worldtraveler: 24 July 2010

Theater)))

Yesterday we with friends decided to go to theater))) We went to Kala Mandir theater)))

We were with our friend Abishek)))) If not him, we would be manage to do it. So Abishek bought ticket for everyone, there were a lot of people with us.))) We met some Abishek's friends, for example Elizabeth and her 4 years son Thomas, she is from Germany, but she has been living for one year in Kolkata))) She is very nice and it was pleasure to communicate with her.))) Her son is so cute)))

So about theater))) yes, it was nice, the name of the play is "Love letter". There were only two actors - man and woman. The play was on English and it was nice)))

Love Letters is a Pulitzer Prize for Drama nominated play by A.R. Gurley. The play centers on just two characters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. Using the epistolary form sometimes found in novels, they sit side by side at tables and read the notes, letters and cards - in which over nearly 50 years, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats - that have passed between them throughout their separated lives. (who wants to know more - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Letters_%28play%29)

So it was nice performed)))) all of us liked it))) There were a lot of funny things)))

Of course there were something unique in Indian theater)))

First, it is mentioned in the ticket that the beginning of the play is at 18.30, but it began in 18.50. May be it is made like that in order people wouldn't be late??!!! if it is for it, then it is great))))

Second, before beginning of the play they introduced by microphone all the team like director, music, lighting and etc))) it is quite new for me))) cause in Russian theaters there is no such introduction)))

Third, it is not depend on Indian or not Indian theater but there were so many people who didn't switch off mobile phones and even spoke during the play, that was unbelievable!!!!

Forth, of course after the end of the play main actor introduced again all the team (music, director and etc.) hehehhe ... and he told us about that it was very difficult to perform when it was so noisy in the theater and that he hope that next time there won't be so...
So it was very-very nice))) nice that it is international))) it was on English))))

Great and bravo))) Wait for the next time)))

P.S. Dear Abishek, thank you!!!!))))

Indian food)))

So I decided to write this post only for our relatives, cause they are so worried about us)))

Of course I can't judge about Indian kitchen now, I am only 2 weeks in India, Kolkata)))
But the most important that we are ok and our stomachs too)))) Food is very tasty, different and if you don't like spicy food it is easy to avoid it)))

Also Indian food is a ideal for vegetarian))) yeah, here people can cook very good)))
Everything that we tried is really tasty. Everywhere you can find vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.)))

First I tried not to eat meat and chicken at all, but now I started eat everything))) and of course it is very tasty fish here)) we have to eat it more)))

What about food - it can be different kind of noodles, vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, everything we have in Russia), serials, of course various types of rice))) with vegetable, fried, with chicken, with spices, with eggs)))) so it is tasty))) every time it can be prepared quite different so you don't get tired with it))) it is tastyyyyy))))

Oh, how nice sweets)))) I like them, they are quite different))) In Kolkata it is the best))))) I wrote about them before in my previous posts)))

Also it can be bread, cakes (lepeshka), rolls with different veg and non-veg fillings inside)))
So it is difficult to describe but it is really rich culture for food))) one day I will write more about it)))

There are some rules which people should follow))) To wash hands before getting food and eat in good places, it can be done even on the street. I will explain what I mean))) there are a lot place to eat on the street, but not all of them are proper place to eat for foreigners... So you should keep in mind that if you are gonna to buy something on the street - first, there should be a lot people buying something that can mean that this place is not bad, second - your food should be very hot!!! In this case all the bacterias will die.

About water - it is simple, it is allowed to drink water only from the bottle or boiling water.

For parents, our sisters and brothers, all relatives - don't worry about us, we eat usually very good)))) not starving))) and feel very well))) we like Indian food)))
For friends and people who is gonna to come to India for traveling - hope these advices were useful))) Just don't be afraid)))) It is worth trying))) If what you are welcome to ask me, I will be pleased to help you!!!

Bollywood is everything))))

Bolywood actress - Ashwariya Rai, very popular))))

Priyanka Chopra and Shahrukh Khan, both are extremely popular))) they are everywhere, advertising on TV, on boards, in movies ...

Priyanka Chopra, now please compare)))))))

Priyanka...

and one more))) and now attention))) compare Priyanka and .....

... my colleague Bashwatie))) she looks alike, yeah??!!

and this my favorite)))) like I wrote in my post - taking photos of Priyanka from PC... nice, yeap??)))

Bollywood is everything))))

Of course we know Bollywood and movies of Bollywood))))
Our mothers and grandparents used to watch it before and watch it now in Russia)))

I knew that it should be very popular in India))) but it is much more popular then I expected))) Here everyone watch Bolywood movies and they are nice))))

But still it is so funny for me that guys love these movies so much)))) They are really worried and happy for heroes of the movies. So I can judge by it that guys here are more sensitive and probably more romantic than anywhere else!!!))) heheh
The same is with music)))) Guys like very sensitive and romantic music, can be touched by the lyric... oh, it is nice)))) For example my colleague Palash is a great fan of Enrique Iglesias, different boy bands like Blue, Westlife, Backstreet boys and etc.)))) heheh it is nice)))) Yesterday we were listening to Blue and Linking Park and for both us it was cool music))) But still for me it is a little bit strange, cause our boys never like such type of music)))) haha

oh, and what about girls))) heheh can you imagine then)))) yeap, they are great-great fans of Bollywood movies, they adore Bollywood actresses and they would like to be like them)))

So today it was so touching how they looked through some pictures of Bollywood actresses))) The most funny that girls was taking photos of actresses from the PC )))) not guys, but girls)))) the way how they wondered how beautiful these actresses are)))) hahah it was nice))))

I will show you some photos of how it was))) and of course the most popular actresses are Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra))))) so today in the morning we watched some photos of them))) hehe and you know one of my colleague, Bashwati, really looks a little bit like Priyanka Chopra))))) heheh cool, yeap))) I will show you)))) I have really very beautiful looking colleagues))) So I was right that the most beautiful girls in India also, not only in Russia like lot of people suppose))))

see also my photo report)))

and for those who want to learn more about top ten Bollywood Actors and actresses, please watch these links -

http://bollywood-tips.blogspot.com/2006/12/top-ten-bollywood-actors.html

http://www.islandcrisis.net/2010/03/top-10-bollywood-actresses-ever/