INDIA PAKISTAN students exchanged HOLI festivities through “STUDENTS EXCHANGE FOR CHANGE 2013-2015”

• A campaign by Routes 2 Roots & CAP to foster peace across borders

Nurturing the bond of friendship and brotherhood through “STUDENTS EXCHANGE FOR CHANGE 2013-2015” enters the second phase of letter writing organized by NGO - Routes 2 Roots & The Citizens Archive of Pakistan between students of India & Pakistan at Dev Samaj School, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla, Delhi attempting to bridge borders and scale boundaries between India & Pakistan.

The students were very happy and overwhelmed to hear stories of their friends from Pakistan. On the occasion of the festival of colors, Indian students sent colors to the students of Pakistan further embracing the bond of love and friendship. To further celebrate the festival of holi with their new friends in Pakistan, children wrote their letters in vibrant colors and also decorated beautifully. Children also attached small packets of gulal with their letters a symbol of holi and love.

The program was aimed at inculcating values and cultures amongst students of India & Pakistan towards each other by sowing the bonds of similarities through the prism of our festival Holi.  Festival wishes are shared today from students of India to Pakistan students with bright colours of peace. Bridging the borders and scale boundaries, this fruitful campaign has given a nascent era of prosperity among the nations. This initiative by Routes 2 Roots & The Citizens Archive of Pakistan is primarily to create an understanding of lifestyle, cultures & traditions of students from India & Pakistan.

Mr. Rakesh Gupta, Founder, Routes 2 Roots said: “STUDENTS EXCHANGE FOR CHANGE 2013-2015” program has tried to inculcate the values & culture of each other in both the countries. With this step we have tried to strengthen the friendship that already exists in these students. On the occasion of Holi, it is overwhelming to see the students and their excitement to share love and cultural experiences with students from across border.”