Reflection Of A Interview On Culture And Culture In Canada

The person I interviewed is Deng, he was born in south Sudan and moved to Canada at the age of 20 with his younger brother Majok. As Deng explained to me, that they lost both of their parents in the conflict that have been happening in Sudan. I asked Deng how he describe himself. He told me told me that, he is a very happy person and strong in every way, and tries to wear smile on his face every day. Deng told me that he have lived in Canada for the last 3 years. I asked Deng, since he have been in Canada for last 3 years, if still practice his culture or not. Deng told me that he and his little brother do practice their culture. He told me that they have joined Dinka community in Calgary, and every two weekends they attend a meeting in Calgary. And attend events they have,

I asked him if it is important to know one’s culture, Deng answered “yes it is, because most cultures have different beliefs, or example; not very many Muslim girls like to shake hands. For my culture we don’t usually shake hands as well.” I asked Deng, since your culture don’t shake hand, are there any type of way to say hello or any type gestures that are different from Canadian culture? He replied that, they place their palm on each other shoulder to show respect. I asked if culture plays big role in his identity. He replied that, culture plays big role in his identity, because it is what he was born with, and it is something that went through his ancestry.” After that, I seen six scar on his head. I decided to ask if the scars has anything to do with his culture. Deng said it does, I asked him if he could tell me what it means. He said that the scars means a lot, at young age they start off with three scars, and that is when they start taking care of cattle. After that they get 3 more, which is to initiate them into adulthood, and it is also to show the real warriors in them; also to express anger. Therefore, the scars make them stronger and