“Jhumka Gira Re…”: American Woman’s Viral Instagram Post on Life in India
"Jhumka Gira Re…": American Woman's Viral Instagram Post on Life in India
Kristen Fischer’s Instagram video has gone viral, capturing her transformative journey of living in Delhi for the past two years. Set to the classic tune of “Jhumka Gira Re,” Fischer humorously highlights ten significant lifestyle changes she’s experienced while adapting to Indian culture.
From embracing vegetarianism to mastering Hindi, Fischer’s video offers a glimpse into her new life in India:
- Adopting Vegetarianism: Fischer and her family switched to a vegetarian diet for ethical and health reasons, finding it a straightforward choice.
- Wearing Kurtas Daily: The hot climate in Delhi has led Fischer to favor lightweight cotton kurtas as her everyday wear.
- Praising Delhi’s Public Transport: She commends Delhi’s public transport system as among the best, contrasting it with the car-dependent lifestyle in the US.
- Chai Breaks: Fischer now treasures her daily chai breaks as a moment of relaxation.
- Private Schools for Her Kids: She has enrolled her children in private schools, valuing the educational quality despite the cost.
- Eating with Hands: Once uncomfortable with eating with her hands, Fischer now finds it enhances the dining experience.
- Learning Hindi: Fischer takes pride in her Hindi fluency, which has greatly facilitated her daily interactions.
- Household Chores Without Machines: Adapting to chores without modern appliances has been a significant change for Fischer.
- Healthy Indian Food: She praises Indian cuisine for its freshness and health benefits, a contrast to American convenience foods.
- New Sanitary Habits: Fischer has embraced the toilet sprayer, finding it cleaner and more effective than alternatives.
With nearly 2 million views, 58,000 likes, and over 3,000 shares, Fischer’s video offers a charming and insightful look at her cross-cultural adaptation.
