A woman performing Garba at a Canadian citizenship ceremony has sparked a major controversy which has turned into hatred against Indians, as social media users said only people from the third world do such things. He also questioned why Indians become so happy when they give up Indian citizenship, yet they remain connected to their culture abroad.For the couple who posted the video, it was more than just a celebration, as they wrote in the caption of the video. After eight years in Canada it was a full-circle moment. “Participating in my Canadian citizenship ceremony in Mississauga in person. From the dreams, the struggles, and the small victories…to finally officially calling this place home,” the post said, explaining why Garba was an expression of how her roots were alive every step of the way. “From Garba to Oh Canada!” The video then proceeded as the couple showed off their citizenship certificates while holding the Canadian flag. The video went viral, drawing a lot of criticism. The criticisms were based on two aspects: why there was no respect for Canadian culture; And so happy that the woman got to perform Garba at a formal citizenship ceremony, which was attended by many people from different countries. Social media users asked the couple why they moved to Canada if they loved their Gujarati culture so much. One wrote, “Indians doing everything to escape India and then celebrating with Indian dance style is the ultimate irony.” Another wrote, “If you wanted to be Indian so badly, she could have lived in India. This is not an anti-India comment. I would say the same for a Scottish immigrant if they came in their tartan kilt playing the bagpipes.” “We don’t see Polish people who become Canadians do this. We don’t see British people who become Canadians. We don’t see Australians who become Canadians. Why in a civilized society is it always mostly people from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh who do this kind of thing? Always!!” Others wrote calling it third world behaviour.
