August 24, 2024, 7:30 AM
An Indian-origin woman encountered racism at a festival in Albania and was told by local girls to go back to India.
An Indian woman was subjected to racism at a music festival in Albania where she was attending a Jason Derulo concert. User PostsByfeds posted a video of the incident on X (formerly Twitter). In the now-viral video, the Indian woman says she was confronted by four local girls who cut in line. When she pointed out the mistake, the girls laughed, made insulting remarks and told her to go back to India.
Indian woman faces racism at Albanian festival. (Screenshot X/@@SuspectFed)
PostsByFeds shared the video with the caption, “Indian female tourist told by local girl to 'go back to India' at Albanian music festival.”
In the video, the woman says, “I was in line for the Jason Derulo concert in Tirana, Albania when this 4 girls just walked in and cut in line. When I pointed it out they kept telling me I should go back to my country, laughing and calling me mom and stuff. I feel really welcomed. Albania you did a great job. Thank you so much.”
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The video was shared on August 20, 2024, and has since been viewed 2.6 million times and generated numerous comments.
The video has garnered mixed reactions online, with some X users defending the Indian woman and condemning the actions of local girls, while others posted negative comments suggesting that Albania is not a tourist destination.
Here's how people responded:
User DonGeronimo commented: “The groups were right. Albania is for Albanians. India is for Indians. Germany is for Germans, etc.”
A second user, TruthSeekers, commented, “Please go back! Help your community instead of coming to destroy ours!”
Another user, JimmyJSledge, commented: “This is awful. Not only are they cutting, but they're pathetic scumbags. No wonder the lady is upset. Good thing she took the noble route.”
This viral video has highlighted both the challenges and diverse opinions surrounding tourism and racism. It underscores the need for cultural sensitivity and respectful behavior towards tourists.
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