Your culture is a huge part of who you are and the way you see the world. When you live in a place where your culture is the mainstream culture, you likely don’t have to put much effort into preserving it—it’s all around you! But what happens if you move to another country or when younger generations lose contact with older generations? If you don’t actively preserve your culture, you risk losing the art, traditions, food, and language that give life meaning.
• Participate in cultural events and traditions or organize your own events to share your culture with others outside of it.
• Cook family recipes to get in touch with your culture through all 5 senses and enjoy a taste of home even when you’re far away.
• Learn and speak your ancestral language to preserve your culture’s perspective and outlook on life and the world.
• Interview elders in your community to create a cultural record of your beliefs and traditions that you can pass on to others.
