Travel Forum / Destinations / Asia / November 2005

It's a great idea - informs foreigners that they are in a different
place, sensitizes us and prevents misunderstandings. - Upasana
The India Diaries - http://www.sirensongs.blogspot.com
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Do not hug or kiss in public - even when meeting at stations and
airports - and do not smoke or consume alcohol publicly either.
These are some of the guidelines being given to tourists visiting a
popular part of India's north-western Rajasthan state to ensure they
can respect local culture.

The guidelines come after a number of unfortunate cultural faux pas,
including an Israeli couple kissing at their Hindu wedding ceremony and
a Finnish woman walking naked down the streets of Pushkar.
full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4474528.stm