A French woman living in India has caused a stir for sharing her heartfelt reflection on the way festivals are celebrated in the country. In the now-viral post, the woman, a designer by profession, compared festivities in India and Europe.

Highlighting the inclusivity during festival celebrations in India , Julia Chaigneau shared that the atmosphere in Europe is markedly different. “Festivals being celebrated openly in the street instead of behind closed doors is one of the things I love the most in India,” she wrote on X.

She also wrote, “The closest I can compare it to is Christmas . But in Europe (at least in my experience), once the day comes, people disappear into their homes. If you don’t have family around, you can end up alone,” Chaigneau added.

However, in India, she says,

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