MultiCulti in Fix iT: lesson on diversity

Multiculti stands for an identity of mixed ethnic heritage but here we mix with the term a bit and extend its meaning for people with mixed national identity. Why? Well, though we have stated that volunteers in Fix iT come form Spain, Italy, France and Slovakia, then during our preparations for cultural presentations, these young people speak about Asturias, Sicily, Brittany and about south, north , west and east Slovakia.

The whole things started with Fix iT team noticing French volunteers posting photos in social media site, carrying a flag like this:

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This a flag of region in North-West France, Brittany (Bretagne in French), area where Tiana and Goulven are coming from with their assistants, Marion and Pricilla. Brittany has their own language, not so much spoken by many people but still! Cider is The drink and crêpes The food!

If i’d ask where the following picture is taken?

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What? Scotland, or somewhere in England or Ireland, you say. Nope. It’s a photo of Spanish region called Asturias. Ivan’s and Daniele’s home region, and according to them there are many differences between their local culture and popular image of Spain, Celtic background and cider production being few of them.

Lesson on MultiCulti: dig deeper, there’s more to each and every one of us then we might think at first!

Specialties of Sicily and Slovakia, are coming up! Meanwhile, enjoy Fix iT on photos via GALLERY page.

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