Trending News in India Street food vendor disguised as Emirati sparks controversy in India
In the video, the seller stands out wearing a flowing white kandura and scarf, reminiscent of the attire commonly seen in the United Arab Emirates.
The video shared by @loveindubai has 4,000 views.
An unexpected sight has sparked fierce debate online: an Indian street food vendor looking surprisingly different in a traditional kandura, a white ankle-length shirt made of cotton or wool commonly worn by men in the United Arab Emirates.
The unique fusion quickly went viral, garnering both praise and criticism from social media users. The location and time of the video is unknown, but it was shared by @foodsmellsmevlogs, who usually documents his culinary adventures.
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Instagram page @loveindubai also shared the video, in which the seller stands out in a flowing white kandura and scarf, reminiscent of the attire commonly worn in the UAE.
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This sparked a debate about the limits of cultural expression and the importance of authenticity when expressing different cultures. One person wrote, “People are so sensitive these days and complain about everything. You make it look cool.”
“I'm a UAE national and I've never been offended or upset by this. People need to calm down,” said another Instagram user. A third commented: “Meanwhile I wonder why his kandura is still pure white.”
“It's not about the outfit, it's about what the person doing in it does. I don't see anything offensive or criminal about it. This man serves food in an unusual way. God bless him,” commented another. Another added: “Divine… isn't this a bit too flashy for a traditional outfit you can buy at Carrefour or a safari camp?”
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First uploaded on: June 8, 2024 10:08 IST
