Day of Respect of Cultural Diversity

Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity | Lady Luxe Life

Day of Respect for Cultural Diversity is October 12th and started in Argentina.  I found this article on the National Today website, and here is what they stated about the origins and the reason why we celebrate:

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“Throughout history, the name change and departure from the traditional date reflect on how indigenous communities have shone a light on a different, sometimes overseen, angle of the colonial history of the Americas. The anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival was known as “Día de la Raza” (Day of the Race) in Central and South America, commemorating the first encounters between Europeans and Native Americans. As of right now, many countries have changed the name to include the original communities and celebrate the diversity within.”

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How can we celebrate this in our lives? If you look at my group of friends, I love to embrace different cultures.  I have friends from every walk of life, religion and many different cultures.  In my own close circle, one of my best friends is Vietnamese, another is Hispanic, and White.  When we get together, we embrace our differences, and I love to ask questions about their upbringing. It is interesting, and thought provoking, and all of us enjoy sharing. I really hope someday, we can all be kind to one another and enjoy finding out new ways of doing things. And if it’s different than yours, to be open, not judgmental.  Perhaps, today can be the first of many where we celebrate and respect cultural diversity.

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