Posted by Radhika (69.219.134.70) on June 02, 2006 at 11:14:40:

In Reply to: So, who are they, Sarayu? posted by Josh Livingston on April 11, 2006 at 00:36:13:

I first of all think this entire conversation is absolutely silly, but I sympathize with the heartfelt frustrations of the original poster. As a brahmin myself, I'm terribly sorry to hear of the mistreatment he has faced in our field of art. All of our Gurus were not of the brahmin caste, and they were the most shining examples of pure and pristine Bharata Natyam.

Also in response to the whole "who is better than Medha Hari" argument, I'd like to say that Medha is a lovely and very talented girl, thanks to her hard work and the efforts of her Guru, Anitha Guha. I'd also like to agree that there are many artistes that are just as talented but aren't promoted as widely. Just because they don't have websites dedicated to promoting themselves (created and conceived by the parents) doesn't mean that they don't exist!

In terms of young dancers I have seen many, many beautiful and soul-stirring performances, including Mythili Prakash, a young dancer named Teja from Pittsburgh USA, and 14 year old Krithika Rajkumar also of Michigan, USA.

Also the USA vs. India commentary is quite tiresome and immature. Both places are beautiful, both places are ugly. Both places have culture (I say this not because US's culture is innate, but because it has blended the cultures of many diverse people), both places have crime and poverty. Both places have beautiful art and talented youth!!! It doesn't matter if one is superior over the other, who cares? Why can't we simply appreciate beautiful art when we see it, regardless of where its from?

I've been raised here and though I am partial to India, I do think that its lovely how the Indians who emigrated to US have worked tirelessly to keep up their culture and have sincerely devoted their efforts to keep their children steeped in the beautiful cultures and values of our homeland. In fact I'm often told that I am the MOST Indian of all my friends, who were all raised in India. It's entirely because our parents came here some 30+ years ago and raised us with the values that they had from their days in India. It's admirable, and I wish others could appreciate that.

I don't care for the US vs. India argument, because I really do think its petty and immature. Art is art, wherever its based.

   
   



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