6051 sweek 10 Assignment: Power Point– Diversity Awareness & Self Reflection

Week 7 6051

Assignment 1: Project Progress

Mercedes Diaz

July 16, 2021

For this week’s assignment, I was able to learn about an event from my native country Dominican Republic. It is scheduled to take place in Miramar, Florida on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021.

This event is tittle “Festival de la restauracion Dominicana 2021” which means “Dominican Restoration Festival 2021.” The purpose of this event is to demonstrate that the Dominican Republic's Culture is a mixture of all types of flavors. From its cuisine to music, its dances to culture, and from its varied folklore to its amazing beautiful humble people. Dominican festivals are characterized by the contagious musical expressions. The festival will provide an unprecedented opportunity for guests and sponsors to witness the cultural celebration of Dominican Restoration with Live performances by Top International Artists.

From the age of 9, I was raised in the United States of America, therefore, to me this event differs from my own diverse experience in the sense that Dominicans tend to be closer with each other while here (USA), everyone seem to be more in their own spaces. I come from a culture where Dominicans considered everyone they meet to be like a family member of their own.

The challenge I foresee with completing this project would be fitting in; it has been 26 years since I left Dominican Republic, therefore, my memories of it are not necessarily all there. I absolutely look forward to getting closer to my culture and the Dominican community.

Resources:

https://zamoralive.com/eventos/festival-de-la-restauracion-dominicana-en-miramar-fl/

Radio Station: El Nuevo Zol 106.7 fm

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