Indore: “Indore’s traffic appears adventurous to us. The city is very clean and people focus on helping each other. This was stated by Louis Hayward, the team leader of Rotary International District 9650 during visit to city. Rotary district 3040 organised a press meet with seven people from Australia who are on city visit under Rotary Friendship Exchange Programme.
Rotary International District 9650 member Louis Hayward as the team leader was accompanied by wife Noeleen Hayward, Trevor Gilson, Joan Gilson and Robyn Paull. Two other members Peter Paff and Sue Paff are also part of the team but did not attend the press interaction. The exchange programme members came from different cities in South Wales, Australia.
The exchange programme members reached Indore on February 24 and will leave for Bhopal on February 28. Louis further talking about traffic scenario said, “We have a no horn blow culture in Australia but Indians use it to ensure safety while driving which is a good thing.”
Another Rotarian Noeleen Hayward came across a self defense training programme, which was given in a private institute. She said, “Teaching girls to physically protect themselves is a very impressive and brilliant concept.”
Rotary District 3040 public image vice chairperson Sadhna Singh said they will visit Maheshwar on Wednesday. Rotary Friendship Exchange Programme chairperson Madhuri Bharaktiya said, “Main objective of Rotary group is to promote international understanding, friendship and cultural exchange.”
What they found interesting in city?
The overseas Rotarians visited industries and physiotherapy centres where they analysed the technological advancements and pointed towards to the trade expansion that can take place between the two countries.
Take on Indian culture
“The Indian culture and heritage is very beautiful and colourful. We don’t have a joint family culture, the Indian families live together happily and that is very fascinating for us,” said Joan Gilson.