I consider it my responsibility to pass down to the next generation
My culture, my heritage, the time-honored traditions
That I grew up observing year after year
The heartwarming rituals that I hold dear..
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Sometimes it is not an easy task to observe
Traditional customs, it is challenging to preserve
The authenticity of cultural expression in a foreign land
To immerse my child in my culture, so that he understands
The rich multilayered context behind our rituals
To help him identify their relevance, both cultural and spiritual..
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While observing festivals and traditions in the same way
As they are celebrated back home seems difficult today
A few different facets I try to incorporate
Each year, when the festival I celebrate
All the traditions that I hold close to my heart
I hope to pass down to my son in parts..
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Preserving my cultural heritage is not just a responsibility
But an integral part of my Indo-American identity…
Passion...unbridled 