Aria Ngarimu
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Asia, Reimagining India with IndoGenius
Introduction
Kia ora! Ko Aria Ngarimu tōku ingoa. He uri nō Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa me Rongomaiwāhine.
I feel so privileged to be able to embark on this journey with the PMSA 2024 Reimagining India Study Tour with IndoGenius. I haven’t done much international travel in my life and I am really excited to learn about the Indian culture. I am looking forward to challenging myself and opening my mind to new ways of thinking. I think that this trip will be a once in a life time experience and I am honoured to be a part of it.
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Journeying through India: A Reflection
It’s been about a week since my return to New Zealand. Since my arrival, I think I’ve been asked “So, how was it!?!?!?!” about a hundred times. And every time someone asks me about my time in India, a huge smile comes to my face, and I gush about how amazing it was and how…Continue…
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The Simple Things
New Zealand and India have some obvious differences. One of the things I think I will miss most about India is how alive the world is there. The streets are always busy; there is always something going on. In this piece, I have tried to capture the electric atmosphere of India through a snapshot recount…Continue…
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Embracing the Paradox of Life
The Banyan tree can reach heights of over 30 metres. But a single tree can also cover over 1 km² of land. It starts with a single trunk and grows laterally deploying aerial roots that essentially become trunks, supporting the tree as it spreads wider and wider. The Banyan tree is a symbol of longevity….Continue…