Story 027b

Story 27b: Two Friends from Congo and Nepal in Mumbai

It was vacation time, and Kito from Congo and Darpan from Nepal met each other in Mumbai, near the house of their SSSSB Guru Kusumaa. While sitting in a park, they talked about school, vacations, and holidays.
Darpan: "I really like school. How about you?"

Kito: "School is fun, but vacation is much better! And it's also really important to study well."
Darpan: "Yes, vacation is amazing! In Nepal, we celebrate many holidays, like Dashain. We get presents, but I actually prefer giving presents over receiving them!"

Kito: "In Congo, we mostly celebrate Christmas. It's a big celebration with music and dancing, and we also give a lot of presents. But I really love spending time with family." Darpan: "That sounds lovely! We give presents for Tihar, and my family always makes delicious dishes. Not always healthy, though, but they’re tasty every once in a while." Kito: "Same here! My mom recently became vegetarian. It was strange not eating meat anymore, but there are some tasty meat substitutes. I really like tofu, tempeh, and soya chunks."

They smiled at each other, happy that they had so much in common despite their different backgrounds.
Kito: "Next year, I hope we can go to Nepal for vacation. Then we can finally see Bhagwan Baba in person and receive His blessings. And I’d also love to see the SSSVM school in Balkot, if that’s allowed."

Darpan: "That would be amazing! Let me know in advance, and I’ll prepare to show you some great places in Bhaktapur."

The question of the day: How do we feel about school, where would you like to go on vacation, and what do we think about festivals and receiving presents?