awesome things afoot!
I have some internet access here in Chennai, so I thought I'd post a brief update.
The IFSNR conference in Shillong was amazing: I truly felt like part of an international folklore community, and I don't want to let that feeling go. I met wonderful people, and the north-east Indians were especially warm and welcoming; I feel like I met friends everywhere I turned. I need to think of a post-dissertation research topic that'll get me back to India, particularly the north-east.
While here, I've been invited to give a lecture at a center for indigenous studies. So that means my week in Chennai isn't as carefree as I'd hoped, but I also get to see more of the country, and I get to have yet another cool academic experience.
The food here, of course, is delicious; I haven't had a bad meal yet (this includes airplane food, amazingly enough). I'm actually remembering to take pictures, which I'll share when I'm home in a week+.
Ciao for now!
The IFSNR conference in Shillong was amazing: I truly felt like part of an international folklore community, and I don't want to let that feeling go. I met wonderful people, and the north-east Indians were especially warm and welcoming; I feel like I met friends everywhere I turned. I need to think of a post-dissertation research topic that'll get me back to India, particularly the north-east.
While here, I've been invited to give a lecture at a center for indigenous studies. So that means my week in Chennai isn't as carefree as I'd hoped, but I also get to see more of the country, and I get to have yet another cool academic experience.
The food here, of course, is delicious; I haven't had a bad meal yet (this includes airplane food, amazingly enough). I'm actually remembering to take pictures, which I'll share when I'm home in a week+.
Ciao for now!