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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

India - The time I played hide and seek with a gipsy dancer

from Intercultural Surprises · host Charlotte Courtois

In this episode set in India, I tell you about the time I had to play cat and mouse with a Gypsy dancer (and almost went crazy!) and ended up learning the joys of adaptability and spontaneity.Based on a very simple anecdote, I talk about one of those countries where things rarely go as planned, and about the hidden positive side of this cultural aspect that can sometimes drive us crazy.Here are the links I mention in the episode:👉 The video recap of the Lyra project: https://youtu.be/q3_3_YBDduQ👉 The music video that was so complicated to shoot and that we are so proud of: https://youtu.be/wixZ93YT9TM👉 And a little “video postcard” teaser from Jaipur: https://youtu.be/MwT0k9HHPNc?si=qmMy3_prRPSmfzvm👉 For more videos of Konstelacio’s activities, visit its YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/konstelacioWhether you’re an expat, a traveler, or simply curious about cultures and diversity, this podcast is for you.Enjoy !---Intercultural Surprises is the podcast that takes you on a journey and helps you better understand cultures around the world.🎤 I am Charlotte Courtois, an international speaker on cultural diversity and founder of the NGO Konstelacio, which raises children’s awareness of intercultural dialogue all around the world.I am also a UNESCO Young Leader for Peace.To learn more about who I am and what I do, for collaborations, or to contact me and share your own travel stories, visit:👉 My website: ⁠www.charlotte-courtois.com⁠👉 My NGO, Konstelacio: ⁠www.konstelacio.org⁠👉 My LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/chacourtois

In this episode set in India, I tell you about the time I had to play cat and mouse with a Gypsy dancer (and almost went crazy!) and ended up learning the joys of adaptability and spontaneity.Based on a very simple anecdote, I talk about one of those countries where things rarely go as planned, and about the hidden positive side of this cultural aspect that can sometimes drive us crazy.Here are the links I mention in the episode:👉 The video recap of the Lyra project: https://youtu.be/q3_3_YBDduQ👉 The music video that was so complicated to shoot and that we are so proud of: https://youtu.be/wixZ93YT9TM👉 And a little “video postcard” teaser from Jaipur: https://youtu.be/MwT0k9HHPNc?si=qmMy3_prRPSmfzvm👉 For more videos of Konstelacio’s activities, visit its YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/konstelacioWhether you’re an expat, a traveler, or simply curious about cultures and diversity, this podcast is for you.Enjoy !---Intercultural Surprises is the podcast that takes you on a journey and helps you better understand cultures around the world.🎤 I am Charlotte Courtois, an international speaker on cultural diversity and founder of the NGO Konstelacio, which raises children’s awareness of intercultural dialogue all around the world.I am also a UNESCO Young Leader for Peace.To learn more about who I am and what I do, for collaborations, or to contact me and share your own travel stories, visit:👉 My website: ⁠www.charlotte-courtois.com⁠👉 My NGO, Konstelacio: ⁠www.konstelacio.org⁠👉 My LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/chacourtois

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