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Questions for non-Uttar Pradeshi moots , a thread ~
Please remember its for fun and learning so don't be embarrassed if you don't know something. I'll gladly help out!!! Pls be nice <3
Whats the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of UP?
Yes, everyone thinks we speak only stock standard hindi, but can you name atleast 2 or 3 other dialects that are widely spoken in the state? ( they're very different from hindi)
Can you name any famous writers and poets from UP?
Do you know any famous historical/ tourist attractions from UP ( excluding taj mahal and bhool bhulaiya)
Can you name this major event which attracts millions of visitors (both domestic and international)? Do you know anything about it?
Do you know anything about Deva Mela and where its held?
Do you know what this craft of embroidering delicate patterns on fabric is called?
Do you know what these are? IF U HAVEN'T TRIED THE FIRST ONE PLEASE COME HERE I'LL TREAT U
its so fluffy and cloudy
its so fluffy and cloudy
UP is famous for its halwais ( people who make sweets). What sweets have you heard of from here? ( apart from jalebi and motichoor laddoo)
Do you know what these drinks are?
( they're really refreshing during summers)
( they're really refreshing during summers)
Do you know what this is?
( Its made in many different ways depending upon region- so both these pictures show the same dish)
( Its made in many different ways depending upon region- so both these pictures show the same dish)
Do you know what these are? ( Lucknow is very famous for the first one)
Can you name this dance form?
Do you know who he is?
UP is home to many different forms of music- both hindustani classical and folk. Can you name any? Know any famous musicians from the state?
Any festivals that you know UP is famous for?
What are the stereotypes that you've heard regarding UP and its people?
Kind of answers the previous question, but do you think we're all illiterate, crime loving people?
What do you think about the constant mockery of our local dialects/ accents in mainstream pop culture?
What do you know about the history of UP, apart from the popular mughal histories that we're all taught at school?
We're taught no one is above and below us. 'अतिथिदेवो भव : Guest is god.' And if you ever wish to visit UP, or you encounter it's people, I hope you have a pleasant experience...as pleasant as it can be. Not all of us might be nice but not all of us are bad too. +
We're all so very often shaded by blurry lines of generalization. And while we have only the society to blame for this, I hope you all get to know the people of UP better. Because trust me, we're a crazy but kind bunch. I hope you had fun!!
Ps - the sanskrit transliterates to +
Ps - the sanskrit transliterates to +
"Atithi Devo Bhawa"
