In many ways, this post is related to my first one. However, these pictures were taken about 1,000 miles away from those. This is another view of a classroom, except this one is outside on the ground, underneath a big tree providing a bit of relief from the scorching sun. You have to leave the big cities of India and venture into the countryside to experience what daily life is like for many of the 1+ billion people living there. This particular village is so poor, that literally, other villages have made up disparraging names for them, and will have no interactions with them. Some friends of mine have set up this school here, and also schools in many similar villages. What struck me as interesting was that while this school was going on, most of the women of the village were gathered around the edges, just within listening distance of the teacher. They seemed to be listening and learning just as intently as the young students.
6 comments:
wow...that looks like a child teaching. i love all the bright colors in india....my sister said it was almost as if they are trying to chase the brown from all the dust away.
such a shame, the extreme poverty, too.
An outdoor class room (as long as the weather cooperates) is greatly preferred! The sari colors are gorgeous.
It does look like the child is teaching the class doesn't it. I guess I should have clarified, the student is actually reciting that day's lesson to the rest of the class as the teacher looks on in the background.
The young boy did a great job by the way.
The colours in these saris are exquisite.
I love what you said bluemountainmama about chasing the dust away. The images with the kids are my favorite.
This is sso beautiful! Tha colors and expressions on these women are a delight. Great capture
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