Pop Reflection

I know this class is all about Asian American studies. But at times I find myself reflecting on my own heritage a lot of the times. For the performance the dance group did we did old and traditional dances. I feel that in most cultures youth sometimes get lost with their heritage and forget sometimes of where they came from. It’s the challenge of being a real “American” and adapting to the “American” way of life. That to me means forgetting about who you are and where you came from. Its sad but it’s a fact of life. Youth get caught up so much with the media and whats popular. I feel this dance and performance was good for everyone and to give something back to their past.
I myself remember when I was little and would go to pow wows with my dad and spend summers with my family on the reservation. Since he past away I have completely neglected that side of who I am and It makes me sad and guilty. I feel that he is not here anymore is too much of a painful reminder of something that I lost. Its easier to forget about that side and focus on what I have. I know its hard for some people to understand but it is the truth.
There are many different reasons why we sometimes neglect who we are. But its not fair to our family to do that. This event made me relize on what I am doing wrong and I need to make some some changes in my own life!



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