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Rag Pahadi: The music of India. When I was in India in 1969 it was a bit of culture shock, but in a good way. I saw most of the people lived in severe poverty though what surprised me most was the peoples attitude. There was a cheerfulness that was at odds with how hard peoples live were. I remember being spoken to in a manner that was extremely welcoming and friendly. Several years after leaving I was still communicating with people I had met there. What surprises me is that attitude is not generally held by immigrants from the very area I visited. I wonder how grateful these immigrants are for the fortunate circumstances they find themselves in Britain. I would suggest if you want to see this then go to West Bengal and in particular Calcutta. As a 16 year old it was an extraordinary experience that has lived with me to this day.

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