In the video, the seller stands out wearing a flowing white kandura and scarf, reminiscent of the attire commonly seen in the United Arab Emirates.
An unexpected sight has sparked fierce debate online: an Indian street food vendor looking strikingly different in a traditional kandura, a white ankle-length shirt made of cotton or wool commonly worn by men in the United Arab Emirates.
The unique fusion quickly went viral, garnering both praise and criticism from social media users. The location and time of the video is unknown, but it was shared by @foodsmellsmevlogs, who usually documents his culinary adventures.
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Instagram page @loveindubai also shared the video, in which the seller stands out in a flowing white kandura and scarf, reminiscent of outfits commonly worn in India. United Arab Emirates.
Check out the video below:
this is, Cultural Expressions He spoke about the importance of authenticity in representing different cultures. One person wrote, “People are so sensitive these days and complain about everything. You look handsome in that outfit.”
“I’m a UAE national and I’ve never been offended or upset by this. People need to calm down,” said another Instagram user. A third commented: “On the other hand I wonder why his kandura is still pure white.”
“It’s not about the outfit, it’s about what the person wearing it does. I don’t see anything offensive or criminal about it. This man serves food in an unusual way. God bless him,” commented another. “Divine…isn’t this too flashy for a traditional outfit you can buy at Carrefour or a safari camp?”
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First uploaded: August 6, 2024, 10:08 AM
