1959 High school exchange students. Final day in America

[@ArchiveEmpire]

What happened to Rafia Ayoob (Rafia Ayub) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DReZRoipWVrJY

[@PariSheh1]

Guess that's not a very smart move to disclose their identity and personal life without knowing or demanding their consent as it can influence them not necessarily in a positive way, for instance Rafia seemed dubious about religious believes, existence of God and stuff like this (in another video, I watched) and she openly talked against prevailing traditions in the country, you know. I think if these videos catch mainstream media's or social media's attention in Pakistan, they will do their best to find Rafia and then she will be bombarded with all types of questions about her statements she gave years ago in USA.. Give it a thought.

[@xamurai00]

@@PariSheh1 If shes alive in her 80's

[@StreetDrilla]

@@xamurai00 i dont really know many people in pakistan who go to 80s. Most begin passing in their late 60s or late 70s (depends on lifestyle).

[@agro9999]

@@StreetDrilla in northern pakistan ppl live past 100

[@asher51db]

@@agro9999 fr, my great grandpa lived to be around 120

[@Supermonkurz]

We need a “where are they now” episode on these bright people.

[@tishayadav811]

Probably dead by now

[@fakeaccount704]

@@tishayadav811 not all of them

[@tishayadav811]

@@fakeaccount704 yeah maybe

[@Eshalll.00]

most likely dead

[@daveakilan]

Agreed

[@vipinst]

They all will be aged above 75 (if alive). I wish they have chased their dreams, achieved great heights and contributed very well to the society and their next generations

[@manoharanmariappan1743]

They must be in the early '80s.

[@vipinst]

@@manoharanmariappan1743 Age is just a number considering their calibre. They might still be contributing more than anyone from our generation..

[@Bold-Beautiful]

I want to see how Respected Nalini Nair is doing now ?How was her life ?

[@rajat2333]

@@Bold-Beautiful kuch nahi kar paye 4

[@Bold-Beautiful]

@@rajat2333 why ? Is she in India ?

[@nessaaliyar7086]

I would die to be in this group. What an adventure. Just knowing that you have a friend anywhere you go in the world. I hope that they stayed in touch until the end

[@jirawatliw180]

Nah without the social media back in the day and hard to travel.Most people lost the contract tho.

[@bratbalal9042]

They posted letters, cut so many trees to create papers.

[@nia6191]

@@bratbalal9042 I disagree Mr. Balal. We the genZ's have been misusing more natural resources in a wrong way than these 50's people. Think about it. How much energy does it take to mine a bitcoin ?

[@divyawildfree4864]

Pretty sure some of them wrote letters and send post cards to each other.

[@atwunz]

@@nia6191 you mean we have to waste the net to earn a bitcoin.

[@babybunny4994]

Things I love here; They are respectful to each other’s opinion They don’t make fun of accents They take turns to speak They are so mature They don’t look down on each other WE NEED TO TEACH THIS TO OUR GENERATION

[@ryank1524]

not going to achieve it through public schooling but it is hopefully possible

[@PickyVickyVindictive]

But they did look down on the Pakistani girl.

[@angelicabaltazar3598]

@@PickyVickyVindictive wdym? What did they do?

[@abrakhal5149]

They got tik tok teaching them better!!

[@new0news]

There's literally forums like this that still happen today all the time though..and look much the same. But just like (i assume) this forum, kids/young adults get SELECTED to be a part of them so tend to be well educated and open minded in the first place. You can't compare that to the general population and act like it's the same thing.

[@obeytweety]

The Pakistani girl's part instantly caught my attention and moved me.. she's so genuinely concerned and bright yet everyone misunderstood her. She was just ahead of her time.

[@MarlaSingersCancer]

I think the issue is a lot of them didn't realize how different her life was and what she was up against. They probably saw her as saying it like how we talk about misogyny in the West, which yes it's bad and real, but for her it was almost total oppression she was facing for women.

[@PickyVickyVindictive]

No, they were just ignorant.

[@Prolificx]

That seems to be a pattern throughout history, the majority follows the heard while the minority are ahead of their time but viewed as crazy. Sadly many people would watch this today and still not properly understand what she was trying to say. People get overly defensive of tradition to the point that they assume you're against everything that is tradition for simply criticizing certain aspects of tradition. People lack nuance and have an all or nothing mentality when it comes to things which is the reason their brains can't properly understand what she actually meant.

[@noneyours5401]

Your so beautiful 😍 could it be an Instagram model NO no Instagram frame could capture your great beauty mua 😘

[@obeytweety]

@@noneyours5401 Thank you~ 🥺 I am Sana.. My band is Twice..💜 please listen to our song Feel Special~

[@abhishekdas6441]

God! These kids were so articulate, opinionated yet so calm & composed in their way of speaking. I love the Pakistani girl, & her way of expression, " let's be realistic"

[@nisairshad1650]

yes, I'm also Pakistani so I like her too

[@JaspreetSingh-hb2mr]

Yes, very eloquently spoken, but may be she was reading from her notes @9.22, @9.26. They must had crammed before putting them before the camera. Anyhow I could be wrong

[@kaiseranowar]

@@nisairshad1650 you don’t have to be a Pakistani to like her! Just be a human being

[@kiranmahnaz525]

@@JaspreetSingh-hb2mr yes.. the discussion is scripted actually.. they are not speaking word to word script but idea for exchange of ideas is given to them..

[@Jar4495]

This should be shown to Pakistanis today specially the 'traditional customs' part

[@thillygooth189]

Imagine if the world leaders debated like this, agreeing with/ or respecting each others opinions. There would be so much more peace!

[@j-max7301]

I wouldn't have assumed it were a debate if something like that happened

[@1001HELL]

It would be nice if leaders were more concerned with peace and cooperation than power.

[@venturingwgio_9267]

But peace doesn’t bring profit and that’s why they continue with wars, keeps the money flowing smh

[@JaminT.Jaddua]

You would think so

[@vio3366]

I feel so bad for the Pakistani girl, she was so bright but yet so helpless in such situation.

[@shwetathakur4486]

Yep I feel she was the only girl being honest and logical. She wasn't sugarcoating anything and expressing her genuine concerns. I could only relate to her😭❤❤

[@bharatvassee237]

what are yall talking about? its a ll in good fun.. no? and of course she was one the MOST confident, articulate and eloquent one?

[@Blaze6432]

@@bharatvassee237 If you actually understand English and you took the effort to listen, she was talking about her country and the position of women in society. Unfortunately horrible gender inequality still persists heavily in Pakistan. Almost all the political rallies show almost exclusively men.

[@bharatvassee237]

@@Blaze6432 what is your point? No one is going to help the women of a terrorist state. Pakistani people have to rise up and save what they think is worth saving.

[@birva4704]

@@bharatvassee237 You do realize this is from 1959. Idiot. Stop invalidating what women feel from ANY and EVERY country.

[@rubidium3293]

I hope the Pakistani girl was able to bring some kind of change to her community. Really loved her, what a beautiful human being!

[@abdulrehmannaveed8797]

She hasn’t ☹️. Pakistan is still a place centered around shitty misogynistic sexist and homophobic culture

[@fadelmuthana]

“I’m going back to Tehran Iran” a statement of the past but carries so much weight today. So many countries that were mentioned that are in the past. Feels like nothing really lasts forever. 😭

[@samaraisnt]

She probably got out as she is wealthy. Usually it's the poor who have to stay. I hope her and everyone in Iran all the best though.

[@areebshaukat5840]

Bruh, the pakistani girl didn't even talk about westernizing her country. She simply stated the situation of the women in her country. The majority of the people misunderstood her over there.

[@unscr]

Her statement is reverberating, especially looking at current events in Afghan.

[@shilpashearthome8334]

She sounded so worried and helpless for the women in Pakistan. She wants to help for sure but she is the only one who knows the exact situation from her home country. As she said, it is easy to say but it is so hard to convince the elders. She needs a tremendous amount of support. I am with her.

[@areebshaukat2403]

@@shilpashearthome8334 this video is from 1959 and things are much different now as compared to 1959, especially with the rise of feminist movements. Social media has also given a voice to the public.

[@dammi3138]

She stated the situation of women in Pakistan because she began her statement with wanting to change the “situation in pakistan” in line with american standards, and she mentions how that’s not possible if you are a woman in pakistan. She clearly mentioned we need to change our culture and not to follow tradition. She took a huge dump on pakistani culture and tradition and you say she didnt talk about westernisation? What are you smoking?

[@dammi3138]

“I dont believe following all our traditions set by our ancestors will do us any good… let us be realistic and search for todays truth rather than follow tradition for the sake of tradition.” She said all this because she wants to change pakistani standard to living to that of america, and she believes she can do it by convincing pakistanis to drop their tradition. The indian girls response was perfect because the american tradition is to super impose their own customs and way of living on a diversified earth. The beauty of this planet is that we are all different but the americans want to change it by imposing their way of living on everyone and they do this with help of massive armies, guns and missiles, this is a truly barbaric culture; in contrast pakistani culture was much more refined and civilised. We didn’t have a massive police or a judicial system but we still had no problems with crime in the initial stages of our nation and this truly reflects the rich and civilised culture we had. Now as we are changing to a barbaric and uncivilised american culture not only in pakistan but across the world we see people in pakistan changing too, to that of american norms and away from pakistani culture and the impacts of this change are clearly visible, rise in murders, rapes, cheating and fraud. All this is directly related to the selfish american culture and diverting from pakistani culture of humbleness and selflessness.

[@vijayalakshmiravishankar]

Rafia's helplessness is so genuine and affecting. I hope she did get a chance to work and live her life how she wanted to!

[@andrewskaterrr]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DReZRoipWVrJY

[@sheebagr9702]

Yes.. her concern was right.. but her understanding that westernisation is completely good is definitely wrong. Every culture has its flaws and everyone should have the openness to accept it and change.

[@kayalk8772]

@@sheebagr9702 she dont tbink its completely good.

[@delsmontgomery]

The pakistani girl wasn't talking about westernizing her country! I feel bad for her because the other students didn't hear her out when she was talking about the improvement of women's rights instead

[@yusrakhan4676]

I agree, all she was talking about was to give women equal rights. She was well spoken yet misunderstood.

[@MikeJack20]

That's the same thing, no? Women's lib started in the west so introducing it will be perceived as westernization

[@curbantula]

@@MikeJack20 The other girl misunderstood westernizing as also colonizing and war. But colonizing and war is not just a western thing.

[@silloweet]

Timestamp?

[@rajupatnaik7776]

DelsMontgomery, the Majority did not misunderstood the Pakistani girl, only the Indian girl, Nalini, hopelessly misunderstood her. The Pakistani girls thoughts are very progressive. Pakistani society today is as Bigoted and Reactionary as it was in the 1950s, probably, even more so Now.

[@ariyawt]

their voices are so calm it’s so beautiful

[@zhuhang.jasper]

9:07 The Pakistan girl spoke my heart. Even today, there are still very strong rules and traditions that prisons the people. Majority people will follow what the community is doing and not questioning at a higher level of consciousness.

[@elizamalik2408]

The Pakistani girl thoughts resonate so loudly and it speaks the reality of most oppressed women!

[@ekrao7966]

The Pakistani girl echoes the helplessness that women face till date. Agree with the Indian girl though that everything the West offers is neither superior nor desirable. The Yugoslav made some interesting points as the only Communist too. Such vibrant group overall.

[@2cool0]

can you explain more on the superior nor desirable part? Want to know what you mean by that specifically

[@mamtabiswas1825]

@@2cool0 I hope you do realise that an idea of superiority of the whites over other cultures and races was what fuelled racism and colonialism. I mean imagine saying a particular thing or idea from your side of the world is superior to the other.

[@sali9881]

What do u mean by helplessness?I’m an American and from Karachi.Can u explain this helplessness assumption?

[@ichiromiyata6860]

@joyd nope hell no. Not everyone

[@krsna753]

@Big Vk You guys must be so good at making up stories.

[@gakkadguy]

Girl from Pakistan was concerned about condition of woman in 1959. 2021 it is worse now .

[@username_PK]

@Faraz Rajput yeah we can see that when 100s of people tears down the girls dress during flag hosting ceremony

[@thakursahiba7067]

@Faraz Rajput hijab and burka first condition for women in pakistan , very progressive pakistan

[@hashknight1]

it is worse globally...date rape and molestation in western countries,pedophaelia rings,cat-calling,dowry system, online and physical sexual harassment in work places,rest etc

[@muhammadomar6463]

Women in Pakistan is more safe and independent now. so safe your women before she got raped

[@kingraplhmativo5178]

@@muhammadomar6463 Wtf? Is this warning or threatening? What the fuck was your government doing? Eating popcorn while woman get raped by animalistic monster?

[@swethagopal6498]

Although I liked the arguments Nalini Nair from India made when she disagreed, I somehow felt that she misunderstood what the Pakistani girl was trying to say. The tinge of sadness and disappointment in her eyes as she spoke about how she can't do anything about the situation of women in Pakistan was heartbreaking.

[@user-br6zf2iw8e]

In saying

[@jasreet5742]

In Indian teenagers still usually act as rebellion when it comes India and Pakistan. Since it is from 1959 only 12 years after partition, there must be some influence of patriotic feeling in Nalini for India and in rafia for Pakistan. Rafia was ahead of her time she was talking about women empowerment in her country but she seems very helpless. She was actually saying that only one person cannot bring chnage in society which is very true

[@snailmailmagic]

I agree with you!

[@gokulvrindavan1858]

Our people are our enemy.. like the one here that is you... Nalini was right is all aspects. Those who exploited, looted peaceful peaceful nothing less than barbarian

[@fightclub1164]

@@gokulvrindavan1858 you are stuck in history !

[@amitshah1266]

Super-amazed to see the views of these precocious young boys and girls. Their opinions, choice of words and knowledge that too in an age when there was no internet, mobile phones simply makes me wonder in amazement. Also, hats off to the great USA to host these bright foreign students , getting the best out of them and capturing these interactions in the video way back in 1959. Simply out of words. Much love from India❤❤❤❤

[@vidyashree1495]

Rafia is so honest and she spoke the truth and is practical.

[@vijaykumar-pc5uq]

What a healthy debate between students....It is very rare to see such a in depth patience and smile on faces.

[@sheebavarughese5975]

Am just amazed on how these kids are so articulate and clear in their thoughts.

[@madandu]

May be they were reading, observing more in those times than spend time on TV.

[@reonvikings8524]

I’m not just impressed but also fallen in love with that Iranian girl Miriam.. wish I could see how she looks like now at 79.. if she is alive 😓 or may be I was her husband in my previous birth.. after that I reborn again now 😶‍🌫️

[@Kavyasri18]

@@reonvikings8524 Omg! 🤣🤣

[@doublej5045]

No TV, video games and internet back then! Only books

[@fuhjrvr7474]

@@doublej5045 true internet has caused us to have some bad habits

[@userismad001]

This is the friend group I can only wish I had.

[@mahinderrawat7142]

Yes

[@JP-ob2tp]

My highest and greatest regards to all the wonderful minds in this clip. To be honest, I got so emotional watching these bright students and to feel their passion towards civil issues during their time. I wish that I could of been part of this session. My heart goes out to everyone in this video and I am confident that they have achieved what they could in their lifetime. Rest in internal paradise to the ones that may not be alive today. We as society today have failed you. Thank you for this beautiful clip of what our current generation should of been.

[@vishnuvijwani]

They were so aware of the world at 17? Bro I was a real dumb dumb

[@devpratapsingh5000]

And there was no Internet then.

[@manirouses6771]

@@devpratapsingh5000 truee

[@misbahfathima5967]

If in 1959 they get to study in US that means they are no common people. They could be only from extremely educated OT political families, so that they come back and lead their countries. So they need to be this aware of the world. We can imagine how educated leaders were back then as compared to now

[@funtimes8296]

These are just the smart ones. People much younger than that today are very aware of the world around them.

[@rejectedhex]

I'm 17 it's really not that hard to read a book or go outside and experience things

[@alia1512]

I really like the girl from India. She has so much pride for her country

[@hobbessam8296]

I like it too, but sometimes nationalism is blinding to what’s obviously wrong with a society. Her responses were cringy at times.

[@friendlyatheist9589]

@@hobbessam8296 it depends on how yous see it. Something cringy for you might not be for others

[@hobbessam8296]

Yes, you are very right. Btw cringy or not, they are all amazing!

[@nandantandel1604]

@@hobbessam8296 Nationalism was pretty much hard during those times.

[@fr9714]

It's bad and dangerous and she was imo the least open minded. Any answer was "India great, west culture bad". I mean, if you're gonna be jingoistic and nationalistic and not be open minded and be so adamant then there's not much hope for India. History showed us this was true. You should be proud of your nation and culture but don't put down other cultures to elevate your own. Just speak what's good about your culture and nation.

[@shreyapatnaik8191]

Just how did our society progress from THIS to tiktok houses 🤦‍♀️

[@divyatommy4739]

So true..

[@tula__]

The tiktok disaster (watch pakistan news) shows the views haven't changed 1 bit in 60+ years.

[@shreyapatnaik8191]

@@tula__ ikr people still have the same mindset, if not even worse.. uh imagine how disappointed they are

[@gayathrinagesh7743]

Very true

[@ishansharma3138]

Okay because you watch

[@fawndering]

The Pakistani girl was absolutely spitting but no one understood just how rough of a time she was actually having trying to reconcile the differences between the way she has to live in Pakistan, vs the way she lived in America. My heart aches for her situation. She wants to be the change she wants to see in her country and in her people but she knows she can't be.

[@muhammadzishaninamdar4755]

Mind your language

[@_gurjeet.singh_]

@@muhammadzishaninamdar4755 I think she has missed the word "facts" ( she was spitting facts)

[@phaddieb]

i love hearing all the different accents. they’re all so beautiful along with the people they come with

[@monowarabegum2954]

I wish we had similar kind of exchanges/discussion amongst young people in the present time. It's so healthy, thought-provoking and intelligent.

[@dv9239]

They'll just do a Tiktok or two with the group Nothing progressive can be expected

[@appleoranges9772]

Now everything gets exchaned through social media. This time won't come back. But the fact is all those boys and girls were "selected" influential chaps from their respective counties.

[@dv9239]

@@appleoranges9772 they chose the ones who will comply with propaganda

[@amishiparasrampuria7605]

This exists in a big way through groups like Aiisec, Global Shapers etc

[@thakurr1947]

I also wish the same...!

[@swaroopareddy167]

Indian girl always speaks with a warm smile on her face..

[@underdogs703]

Ah I see are u working as a paid review agent?

[@TriciaN-em5sr]

She was condescending. Not very cool.

[@popatraoraut8186]

Only a person will laugh when the person happy within and out.

[@YT_Fearless]

@@underdogs703 nope... he's an Indian...and you can see them in every comment section

[@underdogs703]

@@YT_Fearless i saw this reddy everywhere commenting like " look at indians grace, look at indians ass" Is he part of the neo-nazi hindutva sanghi web team🤣?

[@TheBakuganmaster99]

The Indian accent sounds so natural and subtle here. Idk why its been memed to death by the internet.

[@beinghomosapien563]

“Whamen”

[@sangat4315]

i think the accent sounds quite elegant

[@yr1612]

@@TheGamingIndian lmaooo this aint discord 😭

[@shellstock5788]

@Sai Kaushal i do. a lot of people on the internet think there's just one 'indian accent'. truth is, based off of where you're from and how you grew up your accent is gonna be extremely different. what a lot of people glorify as an elegant indian accent is usually the product of growing up in an area where english is widely spoken (like bombay or goa) or of a quality education. the indians who get made fun of probably never treated english as a primary language and i think it's unfair (and downright racist) how people shit on bad indian english when the same bad grammar and broken sentences are sexy in a french or brazillian accent.

[@constantine7122]

because most of you don't sound like this, if you did it wouldn't be "memed" to death. Just today I heard an Indian guy from India talking in my university. The accent was too much and really funny.

[@wugirl55]

That was so cute when the young lady said she’s taking back a “smokers cough” LOL these people were so cute, funny, and witty, loved watching this!

[@JustGina23]

The guy who said he is taking back the 15 pounds he gained truly got the American experience lol! Love this

[@CallDuhPopo]

He didn’t get the full American experience at the time. He should’ve went down south and out west and most parts of the north to get racism.

[@CallDuhPopo]

Not to say he didn’t get that, but as a black member of society Gina, that’s the true “american experience” for us

[@mattrzz]

@@CallDuhPopo you are right but why so political? there's good things in america too lol, getting fat is just one of the jokes americans have.

[@markanthony1004]

Different time though. You can see “15lbs” then was basically maybe 1 or 2lbs

[@tilethio]

15 pounds in those times for a student was a lot of money.

[@nescasta1950]

I wish present day adults of India and Pakistan could atleast have the calmness and tolerance of these teenagers from the past 😢

[@yelots1]

People are calm, chill and less judgemental today. Don't say that whole youth in 21th century destroyed etc etc. We are happy, chill , achievrs."Every type of people exist in all generations"

[@thearteztein601]

@@yelots1 agree 👍in every generation had their mixed options

[@umairsqu]

we didnt have poisonous social media back then.

[@s30092]

There were stupid and intolerant people back then too, these teenagers were bunch of smartest kids repping their country on an international platform. I think it's unrealistic to take them as an example and berate our present generation. Teenagers like them still exist.

[@loveisthemostpowerfulforce1397]

@@yelots1 It seems like strongly the opposite to me today.

[@Meowww12760]

I am big fan of this host ... She is so Friendly and loving towards students.

[@KiranRavuri1]

What a a beautiful, smart, witty set of kids. I hope all these are still friends. I bet many of these might have grown up and became their national leaders in their respective fields.

[@fahadgull1231]

As a Pakistani I feel so bad for Rafia , her concerns were/are very very genuine . Even in the 21st century women from subcontinent Do not have equal rights. Her plight brought tears to my eyes !

[@y.u.so.]

Don't include subcontinent. Things are getting better and better in Bangladesh, Nepal, Srilanka and India. More women CEOs, officers and engineers. Women have more right than past. It's Pakistan which is radicalizing and raising brutal Islamic values on and on. Terrorizing the whole subcontinent. See what you did to Afghanistan, made that country a hell hole.

[@fahadgull1231]

@@y.u.so. Stop spreading hate , and are you in your right mind? Majority of women in Nepal Bangladesh and India are living life as a second class citizen just like Pakistani women. Get off your high horse

[@zelmanito]

Same here. Altho I think it's much better than it was back then in terms of women working.

[@mastersnake808]

Here Sub continent =Pakistan

[@fahadgull1231]

@@mastersnake808 Abhishek I know she is talking about Pakistan but don’t you think it applies to all of the sub continent? We share same history and traditional values. I’m not trying to put down any other country just saying that her concerns were genuine and the issues she’s talking about still persist in all of the sun continent

[@neiiko5712]

“I’m going back with the idea that America is not a colonizing country,” Gus bestie I have have to get you up to date

[@sweeterscience83]

What regions have we recently colonized?

[@P2K02]

What does this mean

[@abeledea620]

@@sweeterscience83 yall just left afganistan lmao

[@sweeterscience83]

@@abeledea620 I’m not sure you know what colonizing means.

[@vanillarose2907]

It has never been. The us mainly ever economically colonized places

[@onkaryewale187]

This was the real America everybody loved and aimed to be one day.

[@reconquistahinduism346]

No. That was their ignorance and part stupidity because of lack of social media , education , information and communication. The victims of this include B.R.R.Ambedkar himself. United states was founded on genocide , racism , slavery , anti semitism , anti Catholicism, discrimination against hindus , Asians and so on. This year in 1959 , US was still under fascist Jim Crow laws that privileged white christians against others. No one had any rights. By this time , India already had a sucessful all inclusive democracy. 33% Americans still don't believe in science , vaccines , spherical earth , evolution and modern cosmology. They are bible thumpers. Even villagers in India have better common sense. US failed in Vietnam , Cuba , Iran and now in Afghanistan. India never lost any war except 1962 but that was ONLY because of Nehru's policies and not because India was weak.

[@ronnit24]

@@reconquistahinduism346 What Nehru Policies made India lose against China ?

[@reconquistahinduism346]

@@ronnit24 He scrapped the military and the army thinking that the so called irrational , unfounded and delusional Gandhian Ahimsa will win India the 1962 war. He was naive and foolish to trust the Chinese. Chinese pretended to be friends but later launched a strong offensive. Nehru fell for Chinese optics. He also demoralized the army speaking that army is bad , evil and India doesn't want violence and therefore the army. Demoralized cadre never works on the ground. That was the time , the Gandhian non violence myth was broken.

[@reconquistahinduism346]

@@ronnit24 Please look at this bro.

[@ronnit24]

Ok thanks but all of this doesn’t sound so concrete, maybe true but kind of speculation is what I feel, if he was such a non violent believer he won’t be having that many funds in army at all, but we did have defense system, I guess maybe it was the first war we fought and we weren’t ready?

[@thearteztein601]

I am stunned seeing them how all are so matured and open-minded, I would love each of them were ruling their country ✨

[@eigen1255]

The student from Pakistan is well spoken and beautiful!

[@bitcoearn3288]

Humm but that time they like niylon saree but now full in burqa thinking almost change

[@fareehan1]

@@bitcoearn3288 You are completely unaware of Pakistan & its people. We are very educated & well articulated then ever before. You are bias & need education before commenting.

[@CA_119]

@@bitcoearn3288 Oh India mi 20 crore muslim mi 90% burqa walay ha...? Aur Pakistan mi kitnay % pata ha?

[@CA_119]

@Bam Bam Tuivasa Nasha kiya hoa😂🤣

[@Sachin-lm6ls]

@@fareehan1 I don't think so. Indian and Pakistanis are liberal and secular only when they are in western countries. There is different between well educated and tolerant or liberal society. There is no use of education without liberal rational thinking. I am sure no one can criticize or question islam and no one can talk about reforms that's Islam needs to make Pakistan a tolerant and secular society. 90 percent Pakistanis are hardcore Muslim and that the problem..

[@firstflavours120]

I just drowned in that time and find me in this 2021. Hats off to them for keeping those clips. Every person, every voice seems to me so precious💜.

[@RoyalRajput108]

Watching this video made me smile. It also gave me a sense of what has changed in these past 50-60 years among international students from Iran, Egypt and Pakistan. I just wish we could go back in time.

[@learnurduwithsara1068]

This is so civilised. Understanding each other's point of view and disagreeing politely. I wish I can meet the Pakistani girl.

[@stopnohandlepls]

Samee I wonder what happened to her and the other students, they should be in their 70s now... the Same age as my grandparents!

[@mrkutty0]

It saddened me to listen to her she was misunderstood and was ahead of her time.

[@pakistani8907]

I grew up in the USA and i can say there are a lot of women rights issues back home. Even women who are loved & treated well by theif family get a lot of shelter, while men get away with heinous behavior.

[@Brooossss]

Actually what was highlighted by the Pakistani girl was she likes the idea of women having the freedom in the US compared to in her country. Why others think she wants to westernize her country 🤣

[@carlocruz3192]

Even though they're using the same language people can interpret things in different ways. Like an engine in cars or machines, you buy two of the same kind, perform the same purpose, but you won't know if one is as efficient as the other.

[@dikshasingh3750]

I knew the kind of freedom she was talkin about; especially when it comes to women's freedom in South Asia. Till date there are certain parts of South Asia where women are not taken seriously and regarded as nothing more than a care taker of their family. She has to act in the way the society wants to and not the way she wants to.

[@dikshasingh3750]

@Bam Bam Tuivasa Alhamduullilah Allah will bless you with jahannum 😂😂

[@dikshasingh3750]

@Bam Bam Tuivasa Dream on 😝😝

[@talalsikandar4173]

@@dikshasingh3750 u keep dreaming

[@spurthirapol6761]

This was the most amazing thing to watch from the distant past.Just being there would change peoples perspective. Binge watching all the videos.

[@floweringtowers]

Edgar and his thick Filipino accent made me so proud to be Filipino

[@Tredale850]

same girl! I’m half and my mother is full blooded. I’m very proud

[@Tredale850]

@@maiamartini9095 same to you boo!! Love & Light 💫

[@lyly1913]

Wow imagine if society was like this now, having important well informed conversations. These are just teens and they are amazingly articulate, smart, and have a good head on their shoulders. They show how different cultures are and how they can come together to have civil conversations about their views on America, culture, and the world. Bless these people and I hope they are living or lived beautiful happy lives ❤️ true inspirations of good humans

[@AllmightyX]

Society is like this now. You just live under a rock or refuse to listen to those who are like this. If anything society was nothing like this back then and this is literally just 20 kids of millions of people who were able to openly and respectfully share their opinions. Almost everyone was racist misogynistic and homophobic back then. Even amongst these kids, you can’t sit and act like it was suspicious that they only stayed quiet when the black kids made jokes but laughed at everyone else.

[@mishra2392]

They are the same...John, Nalini and Rafia are just amazing!

[@yahyareza8892]

This shows How clever , understanding and hardworking humans were back then

[@HelenandLolly]

They are such a lovely group of teenagers so charming and well mannered. I cannot believe that they are from the silent generation.

[@vikasanandame]

If every kid gets to be part of a group such as this one. The world would look a whole lot different.

[@courtneyannvd]

They'll be around 80 years old now 🥺 I hope they had a good and fulfilling life

[@jk8776]

Both indian and Pakistan ladie's blood is similar regarding the view of their nations..it's amazing to see such beautiful perceptions on that young age in 1950s...

[@jk8776]

@Pokemontas shut up...I'm not talking about their physique.

[@jk8776]

@Pokemontas you born on plumber who visited your home..so shut up.

[@welkin102]

@Pokemontas bro, Its easy. Let me explain "same blood" to you, It means, both are from same parents. But the pakistani girl was kidnapped and forcefully converted to islam while the indian girl was not. Its very easy to understand man. I think thats why pakistani girl wanted to fight for women rights and indian girl wanted to fight for tradition.

[@dwightk.schrute7495]

@Pokemontas fucking relax he meant that their ideologies were similar in what they were talking about, not their ethnicities or races. There’s really no need for you to be this hostile tf.🙄

[@Khan-bb3wd]

@@welkin102 wtf? Stop spreading fake propagandas

[@abhishekdas6441]

I just love such vintage videos and it makes me wonder how they talked, joked around, definitely way different from today's era..and some of the answers by the then students are so witty and humourous. I am wondering, does anyone among them has seen this video or watching it here on KZbin. Back then, all they could carry some great memories but staying in touch was very tough & travelling wa also way expensive & not convenient..Yet they all looked happy & so genuine & innocnent.

[@ibrownunicorn3750]

I wish there was a ‘where are they now’ video of them, celebrating their lives!

[@charliestoffer3973]

I wish more Americans could watch this. This was beautiful and warmed my soul.

[@charliestoffer3973]

@@Account-jn7xu I feel it's more when there was the American dream

[@charliestoffer3973]

@@Account-jn7xu I guess maybe because I work 90 hour weeks and strive for success and use capitalist society to my benefit. The dreams alive its just people are lazy. But these young people have goals and are driven. The tensions are low in the video and everyone gets along. I do find it beautiful. Success isn't free but most Americans want there handouts right now. More people are hiring then ever but can't get people off there couch. Also to add foreigners are always telling me I wish Americans knew the opportunity they had to this day. Americans are blind but foreigners are not. We should take pride in are country but I guess it's easier to give up and sit at idol. It doesn't take much effort to bend over on a table does it? I guess I like it on top.

[@doublej5045]

I like how the teacher knows every single persons name!

[@estrellassoliloquies]

The Pakistani girl was way ahead of her time, her problems got neglected.. it's not about rejection traditions and disrespecting our ancestors it's just about the CHOICE! the choice that was never given to women, men changed their traditions according to their comfort, for example wearing suits instead of dhoti (in most places) but women are still expected to wear saries, no one talks against it and the ones who do, only get suppressed why women themselves in name of tradition, culture, stereotypes and so much more.. Again it's not about rejecting tradition, it's about giving them the choice to choose their comfort and the way they want to follow their culture.

[@ai2549]

Absolutely.

[@meowcat5596]

Uh, no? Women can wear suits too.

[@pratimadebnath8569]

Totally agree 👍💯

[@TunefreshInsights]

Wow! Malayali in US in year 1959 for education? So cute and bright she is. In 2021, we are still dreaming to get an entry.

[@swaroopareddy167]

Trivandrum n she is soo confident n had always a smile through out her debate.. Pakistan girl looked sad n serious n confused..

[@നഷ്ടപ്പെട്ടനീലാംബരി]

malayalees only in these interviews

[@summersummer6688]

You meant Indian, Malayali passport doesn't exist.

[@MrSyntheticSmile]

Nalini, wondering where is she now!

[@MrSyntheticSmile]

@@summersummer6688 There is a Malayalee passport.

[@sunandmoon3788]

They are soo polite and we'll postured ... God we are no where near them for real seriously 😳 They make great statements everyone .. i am around the same age .. and I can't make such strong , straight yet calm opinions and comments .. ✨✨🙏✨✨

[@MamaC98]

I am so proud of these young women. They all spoke with intelligence, dignity, and so much morality. I can't say that I disagreed with any of them here. They all supplied excellent and unique perspectives unique to them and where they come from. I appreciate having an open buffet dialogue.

[@souravnath5440]

Actually the Pakistani girl is thinking about the practicality of the outcome of this discussion, rather than taking something materialistic to her homeland or just gaining some knowledge from this discussion. Which I find very admirable considering her age.

[@comics_and_selfcare]

They are so earnest and sweet, it just touches my heart.

[@isabelle2094]

women are so smart i love listening these they give so much new ideas and prospective I've never thought of

[@red_kitty_xoxo]

They all were so polite and calm ,now a days everyone’s literally yelling

[@sonanvatsal900]

Yeah I'm amazed to see so much class and politeness. Nowadays, most people just speak with arrogance and hatred in their tone of voice.

[@red_kitty_xoxo]

@@sonanvatsal900 ikr even the well educated ppl aren’t well trained and it’s sad

[@nacho-fb1ch]

@@sonanvatsal900 you have an arrogant tone right now lol

[@thedreamer4222]

Nowadays is a joke compare to back in the days

[@quickstern0rk910]

that’s literally not how everyone talks lmao. even so, not everything can stay the same forever.

[@AB-gn5yl]

this made me slightly emotional to see all the beauty across the world in one place, all the comradely, potential ahead of time, and endless memories, also, Beirut, Lebanon stand up!

[@steinmark27]

Nalini from Trivandrum, India ! As i am from Trivandrum, i got goosebumps and at the same time utmost respect for her!

[@damosaviationandtravelvide2854]

any idea wheres she now? i coudnt find any latest photos of her

[@steinmark27]

@@damosaviationandtravelvide2854 i too searched the internet but in vain! Also asked my folks..if they know anyone by that name but that too in vain!

[@satyajeetkaushik8740]

We lost innocence.. we lost dignity of languages (not a single abusive word).. we lost laughing faces without reasons.. we lost tolerance towards others.. Yes, we have developed a lot, we have bocome very fast and trying to become more faster.. but where to go? Think.. aren't we going backward?

[@TarotRider-t2m]

Today people have lost the dignity and fall so low while discussing something. They try to force their opinions on others and if the opinions don't match they start name callings. During debates they use slangs and try to insult others for having different information or opinions. No one can tolerate anyone nowadays. Even in my family this happens. Things were so different back then.

[@melmao878]

Personally i’m glad to be living in 2021 - If not, i would have never become an auto technician.

[@mac9733]

@SOIBOI69 Tiktok just became a thing 2 years ago. This type of behavior has been around for nearly 10 years by this point. It's the fault of social media overall.

[@mac9733]

People are still like this. In fact, it's fairly normal depending on where you live. Granted, it's not highlighted on social media, however, that doesn't say much.

[@funtimes8296]

@@mac9733 10 years? Try forever.

[@TriciaN-em5sr]

The Korean girl articulated her thoughts really well. Same with the Egyptian girl.

[@OneLifeOneBliss]

So inspiring to watch and learn from all the women from East. If you carefully observe, we have female representation from Pakistan, India, Egypt and even South Korea. Feeling so proud that these women were so thoughtful and inspiring.

[@christopherhenry2259]

High school students 1959: these bright people 2021: “I AInT seeN Two PrEtty Best FrIeNds”

[@user-br6zf2iw8e]

Lol

[@T00FRESH53]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@toriagiro9519]

Yeah, they didn't have jokes back in 1959.

[@beautyan5309]

🤣🤣🤣👀facts

[@jordic.3621]

LMAO

[@neurogal]

16:25 she’s spitting Vedantic wisdom that was far beyond his comprehension. Can’t believe she’s only a teenager

[@neurogal]

@Loco Guano it’s your choice to decide what you believe but it is based on ancient vedantic ideas. Since I’ve studied it I recognize the rhetoric she was going for. But if you say things out of context, which, fairly, she did, it sounds a bit ridiculous. Theory of relativity can sound like bollocks if it’s ill -explained and rushed.

[@neurogal]

@Loco Guano it’s okay if you don’t agree with the notion. Doesn’t really change anything for anyone.

[@neurogal]

@Loco Guano take care brother

[@idrislamont1064]

@Loco Guano Back to reddit with you. And I'm not even hindu.

[@cristov6797]

I caught existential crisis

[@sari1484]

Amazing! they are so mature and respectful given their age...really wonderful!

[@elisabethbonnell9745]

"There's a very big change between change and growth." THIS.

[@AnnieReb1228]

I experienced this type of youth conference...ASEAN 21st century for the future leaders. The Country Japan was the host. It was the best part of my youthful years..

[@WashJosh]

I love how everyone is different but all are under the same roof talking about how different their first experience of what young America was like. Literally sharing their cultural habits and how we as a people can improve our society.

[@RRedSSky]

Wish I was born in that era . How everything was so simple and pure .

[@ranjittyagi9354]

Much better time. People in the name of technology just made life too complex!

[@pvworks5254]

Everyone are simply sweet people. I really had a happy time watching this video.

[@gardenscapes9983]

I feel respect for the Pakistani girl 9:07 . there is tremendous social pressure in Pakistan against women's rights for education and situation has not changed yet. The girl expressed her pure feelings very well.

[@arcpd123]

The Indian girl... speaks so well and her thinking is so clear....

[@h3llstar20]

@Loco Guano it’s not a competition. they were both very well spoken

[@mainakroy1250]

@Loco Guano ahh yes and no...in this case no

[@Khan-bb3wd]

@@mainakroy1250 what did he say?

[@SoCalCaitlin14]

Knowing what happened to many of their countries in the years following up to now makes me worry for these students. I hope they each found some happiness.

[@nadanalia3000]

These kids have a great sense of humour even by today’s standards

[@sejal9474]

Indian girl’s answer showed the pain she understands which the colonist countries underwent.

[@carlocruz3192]

All of their talking and realizations, is making me feel a certain feeling but I don't know what it is.

[@mariam-eq2fy]

We will never know

[@abhishekdas6441]

Same here..Its like I want to time travel & just be a part of them & just observe as they speak & joke around'

[@sammy._.03]

It certainly made me feel a sense of belonging. I had a sudden urge to have been with them and learn as much as possible.

[@ai2549]

It made me feel a sense of longing.

[@timvogelin8632]

we are all the same

[@akankshyapattanayak4158]

The girls from India and Pakistan were from 2 different world . That pakistani girl was so genuine ... The Korean girl was also very good 😊... 16:28 That girl was superb 👏👏 22:18 The boy was a genius 👏

[@ramya0526]

So amazed to see the maturity and understanding of Indian girl Nalini. So proud of her 👏🙏

[@greatvedas]

The entire group is so mature, kind and has such good human values

[@visalakshi7107]

Like wow!! I love how confident and non-judgmental this is! How wonderful it would be to be in something like this ❤

[@humanityliveandletlive234]

This is second conversation ,,first one also I seen,,, one thing we can't ignore " the Pakistani girl was so talented and she is very serious while she talk "

[@ranaamna9956]

thank you for telling. I am going to listen that now

[@kogatamayesha2250]

I must say this is an golden era! Respecting each other views, listening to others & definitely keeping their own point high!

[@justanotherhuman8339]

*was*

[@niko-ef8hq]

this was not a golden era lmao

[@GuapoAJ]

Definitely!! They respected each other so much so that a year prior the little rock nine's lives were threated for simply walking into a white school :D!!! love this golden era!

[@alanaboyd8200]

Girl bye 😭 meanwhile racial injustice, apartheid, and the civil right movement still happened before, during, and after all of this. Respecting and listening is not what any of these ppl were doing.

[@mat12112]

Golden era? Jesus Christ sit tf down

[@gulfamshaikh8440]

Trivandrum girl made it clear back then. Lots of love for her❤️

[@Bharat_P]

What really stood out is the Pakistani girl being honest about how she is confused about her own beliefs after listening to a variety of other opinions from others. I'm not sure you'll ever find that kind of honesty in today's world.

[@raghav2198]

9:06 Great exchange between Pakistan and India delegate. An honest and deeply ideological conversation.

[@hiraeth4834]

I wonder how many of em are still here with us. They left a mark here that would live for ages..........

[@donthidefrommeh5374]

It's sad to depart from a group with whom you stayed for so long. Damn but these guys really had a strong social skill.

[@willowsullivan6121]

My grandparents hosted a foreign exchange student from Japan and we still keep in touch with him. He’s in his 70’s now.

[@Stubbs108]

That's really amazing, I'm glad to hear it.