Diversity Day
Yesterday at Mummy's work, it was Diversity Day, where the intent was to celebrate and share insights about different background, culture, and history. At the same time, Erik's school decided to also do their own Diversity Day also! The parents were invited to participate and to bring an "ethnic" potluck dish to share during the kids' afternoon snack time.
Daddy and Mummy participated, we brought in some very yummy Chow Fun (its Chinese take-out) plus some very healthy Fruit Salad (hey, it's intercontinental). Teachers even participated and brought in Adobo Chicken (Thanks Miss Tara!). Other parents brought in delicious Chinese Pork Bow's, Korean Kim Bap (sushi rolls), Spinach Dip, Polenta, ...and somebody bought Donuts! Mmmm! Of course, by the time we got there, the kids had already finished their "tour of the world" snacks. Hee Hee.
Parents held light conversations of their background and heritage. It was great sharing and a small insight into different families' culture and background. Some parents had ideas of their background and family roots like Irish, Polish, German, English, etc. Other parents had concrete identification like Korean, Chinese, Filipino, etc. We talked about traditional dishes that one would make to represent their culture. Of course, one mom jeered on Mummy and inquires "so with fruit...what culture is that?" Hee Hee!
As Mummy thinks back, while growing up, there really wasn't a "highlight" of diversity that she recalls from schools. Heck, Mummy didn't even know that there were Indians (again, this was in the 4th grade). Grandpa Tik & Grandma Wai, unfortunately, have old-world views of various races and doesn't offer a whole lot of window of opportunity to explore and discuss. Not that they were racists by any means but they did have prejudice in certain cultures they do not understand a whole lot about.
As a result of Diversity Day, it made Mummy to stop and ponder on how does this affects Erik. Would he be in a similar situation like Mummy that even though she is Chinese but because she was born in the U.S., she also has the American culture and at the same time, the Hong Kong influence from her parents and friends when growing up. We think with Erik, he will be influenced by many cultures including American, Bhutanese, Chinese, and Indian. That may be his background and cultural heritage and we definitely hope he will appreciate the unique opportunity.
Daddy and Mummy participated, we brought in some very yummy Chow Fun (its Chinese take-out) plus some very healthy Fruit Salad (hey, it's intercontinental). Teachers even participated and brought in Adobo Chicken (Thanks Miss Tara!). Other parents brought in delicious Chinese Pork Bow's, Korean Kim Bap (sushi rolls), Spinach Dip, Polenta, ...and somebody bought Donuts! Mmmm! Of course, by the time we got there, the kids had already finished their "tour of the world" snacks. Hee Hee.
Parents held light conversations of their background and heritage. It was great sharing and a small insight into different families' culture and background. Some parents had ideas of their background and family roots like Irish, Polish, German, English, etc. Other parents had concrete identification like Korean, Chinese, Filipino, etc. We talked about traditional dishes that one would make to represent their culture. Of course, one mom jeered on Mummy and inquires "so with fruit...what culture is that?" Hee Hee!
As Mummy thinks back, while growing up, there really wasn't a "highlight" of diversity that she recalls from schools. Heck, Mummy didn't even know that there were Indians (again, this was in the 4th grade). Grandpa Tik & Grandma Wai, unfortunately, have old-world views of various races and doesn't offer a whole lot of window of opportunity to explore and discuss. Not that they were racists by any means but they did have prejudice in certain cultures they do not understand a whole lot about.
As a result of Diversity Day, it made Mummy to stop and ponder on how does this affects Erik. Would he be in a similar situation like Mummy that even though she is Chinese but because she was born in the U.S., she also has the American culture and at the same time, the Hong Kong influence from her parents and friends when growing up. We think with Erik, he will be influenced by many cultures including American, Bhutanese, Chinese, and Indian. That may be his background and cultural heritage and we definitely hope he will appreciate the unique opportunity.
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