CULTURE
ENGLISH DOWN BELOW
Chaque 15
septembre, la communauté de Santa Ana
organise une parade pour fêter l’indépendance du Costa Rica. Ainsi les élèves d’UWC,
vêtus de leurs plus beaux costumes traditionnels, sont conviés chaque année à
participer à cet évènement crucial de la vie de la communauté. Le but est de
montrer la diversité qu’abritent cette belle communauté et de montrer notre
engagement face à ses activités culturelles. Cette année j’ai eu la chance de
participer à cet évènement. Que puis-je dire…
Quelle explosion de couleurs et de diversité !!
Quelle explosion de couleurs et de diversité !!
C’est lors de ces moments spéciaux, que vous pouvez apercevoir la diversité de l’école. Vous allez surtout apprendre sur des pays et régions qui vous étaient jusqu’à lors méconnues!
Particulièrement je pense à l’Asie qui comporte un mélange de cultures et différences
inimaginables. Je fais une référence à tout ceux qui pense que tous les
asiatiques sont des chinois ! En effet les stéréotypes et biais
s’effacent, et laisse place à une histoire que vous n’auriez jamais pu
connaitre, même dans une classe d’histoire géographie. Népal, Indonésie,
Bhutan, Vietnam, Chine, Japon… et tant d’autres encore que je ne peux tous les
citer ! Le but de tout ça c’est découvrir l’autre, apprécier ses
potentialités et créer des connections à travers le monde!
En parlant de photos, c’est le moment parfait pour se faire des souvenirs et partager sa culture avec les autres. Je ne sais combien de fois on m’a répété que ma Robe Faso Danfani était jolie ou que mon chapeau de Saponé était chouette !
J’ai apprécié partagé avec mes compagnons un petit bout de ma culture et expliquer les atouts de mon pays, par ailleurs un pays qu’ils ne connaissent presque pas. En effet le Burkina Faso, est assez méconnu surtout à cause du manque de représentation qu’il a à travers le monde. C’est pour cela que nous, burkinabé devrions être fier de notre culture et ne devrions pas avoir peur de la partager à travers le monde, parce que notre culture est belle et a de l’impact.
Je vous laisse avec ces quelques clichés de la parade. Apprécier se mélange de couleur, à se revoir pour d’autres aventures dans mon univers.
PEACE !!
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INDEPENDANCE DAY AND DIVERSITY
UWC Costa Rica is a very special UWC school. First of
all, it is because in the past, the school was aimed to provide an education
for the children of the SOS children villages organization in Costa Rica before
becoming UWC. Secondly, it is because, the school has a special relationship with
the community of Santa Ana. In fact, UWCCR is very involved in the activities
of the community and does not hesitate to involve its students as well.
Each year on 15th of September, the
community of Santa Ana organizes a parade to celebrate the Costa Rican
independence day. During this day, UWC students dress in their finest
traditional costumes and participate to this important event of the community.
The goal is to show the diversity of this beautiful community and show our
commitment to its cultural activities. This year I had the chance to
participate to this event. What can I say ... What an explosion of colors and
diversity !!

It is during this special moment that you can see the
diversity of the school. Above all, you will learn about countries and regions
that were unknown to you. Especially in Asia, which is composed of a bunch of
cultures and differences. I refer to all who think that all Asians are Chinese!
Indeed, we start thinking differently about regions. Then stereotypes and
biases start fade away and let appear a story that you would never have known,
even in a geography or history class. Nepal, Indonesia, Bhutan, Vietnam, China,
Japan and more… I cannot name them all! The purpose, is to discover the others,
to appreciate their potentialities, create connections and bonds around the
world.
Moreover, it is the perfect time for different regions
of the world, to be together and show their union. Especially, for the African community
that represents just a minority
in UWCCR. North, East and West Africans, we are
one and same family at this moment. We can see how close we are and if you look
at further you can see the few similarities and values that we share. We do not
hesitate sometimes to exchange flags just for fun and for being for a while in
the shoes of the other nationality.
Most importantly, the population of Santa Ana is very
warm and pleasant. The residents show their enthusiasm and joy front of all
these cultures. They can even often call you for a little picture here and
there, but nothing wrong. The community is very curious to see these mixtures
of cultures and does not hesitate to ask questions to know us better. We learn
but we also impact and educate our community.
By speaking of
pictures, it's the perfect time to make memories and share your culture with
others. I do not know how many times I was told that my Faso Danfani dress was
pretty or that my hat from Saponé was nice!
I enjoyed sharing with my co-year a
little bit of my culture, explain the assets of my country and let them know
more about where I come from. Burkina Faso, is not that well famous, mainly it
is caused by the lack of representation that it has around the world. That is
why, Burkina Faso people should be proud of their culture and should not be afraid to share it
around the world, because our culture is beautiful and impact.
I believe that this parade has helped highlighting the culture of Burkina Faso, in an environment that includes more
than 30 nationalities. I can say then, that day, the Burkinabe culture went
around the world. All of this without an airplane, a passport or even a visa.
This is the culture at UWC! It is about going around the world through
differences and diversity, opening up to others to share the best moment.
I leave you with these few shots of the parade. Enjoy this
melting pot of colors, let’s call it a day and let’s meet again for another
adventures in my universe.
PEACE!!
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