Malaysian woman goes on a sweet cultural exchange in Telangana, India

The writer (second from left) sitting in a jeep with the local ladies who seemed to be fascinated by her. — Photos: FATIN MOHD HUSNI

“Are you Muslim or Christian?”

I turned around to see the woman who had asked me the question – she had a square face and pouty lips. Behind her were three other women, all middle-aged and with dark brown skin. The ends of their sarees were loosely draped over their chest, their bellies half exposed.