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French Woman Viral Post: Festivals in India are more than just celebrations; they’re a display of warmth, inclusivity and togetherness. A French designer living in India, Julia Chaigneau, recently shared her heartfelt thoughts on social media about how differently festivals are experienced in India as compared to Europe and her post quickly went viral. Julia highlighted the way Indian festivals are celebrated openly in public spaces. “Festivals being celebrated openly in the street instead of behind closed doors is one of the things I love the most in India,” she wrote on X.

In Europe, she says, the vibe is very different. “The closest I can compare it to is Christmas. But in Europe (at least in my experience), once the day comes, people disappear into their homes. If you don’t have family around, you can end up alone.” For Julia, the idea of anyone being left out during a festival in India seems unimaginable. “Since moving, I’ve never celebrated a festival alone. Neighbours, friends of friends, even complete strangers always made sure I was included,” she shared, emphasising how this kindness has left a lasting mark on her.

She also described the magic of being part of public celebrations filled with music, food, rituals and laughter. “That human warmth, with food, music, rituals shared on the streets with friends as much as family, is what makes me feel so welcome and happy here,” she said.

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Julia’s reflections resonated with many online, reminding everyone why Indian festivals aren’t just events, they’re experiences that bring people together, creating bonds that transcend family, friends and even strangers.

The post shared yesterday garnered 390k views from social media users. "That's why I chose not to go live abroad. Loneliness cries silently among all the shiny infrastructure in those places," a user wrote. "Thanks for sharing. This is the beauty of Indian society. We celebrate moments of joy together," a second user wrote.

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"That’s the beauty of India, festivals here aren’t just family events, they’re community celebrations where no one is left out," wrote a third user. "Good to see you enjoying our festivals. An open-minded approach helps in integrating into a foreign world," added a fourth user.