Being the oldest mall in India, Spencer Plaza possesses numerous stores and restaurants and is filled with flowing shoppers. This is a sign of blossoming development, and India progresses through the world as a developing nation due to modernization, cultural mixing, and globalization.
Because of modernization, we were able to see a huge contrast between the slums and the urban environment around the neighborhood. This mall also plays a role in the technological advances. Utilizing the state-of-the-art foundation and machinery prosper this commercial complex. Culturally mixing the city of Chennai with stores, such as Nike, Lee, Krispy Kreme, and American Eagle. Even the famed golden arches from Mcdonald’s can be visible for the whole block to see. Nevertheless, these American restaurants have integrated a mixture of Indian cuisine. We tried Domino's pizza yesterday and the food was served with different Indian spices not normally served in the U.S. Yet, the culture of India did not disappear. Traditional clothing articles such as kurtas, saris, and their respective scarves are displayed throughout the mall. It was also interesting to see some of the different textures in fabrics used in traditional Indian clothing.
Overall, the influence of this globalization affects daily lives in India. Technology continues to improve the lives of many people. When arriving in India, we did not know what to expect. We were amazed by the traffic in Chennai and how the people navigating through the roads make it look so easy. From people to cars, rickshaws, and motorcycles, we could only imagine how difficult it is to drive here. The people of Chennai make it look so easy... Geez. Getting a taste of authentic Indian food has been exciting due to the lack of taste in America.
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| Streets of Spencer Plaza |
