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Reflecting on the Revolution of an Idea:

1.       During the summer, I spent much time with my friends around the Bay Area who are of Polynesian or Melanesian race who were brought up back in the islands. We attended many events from weddings and religious events to barbeques and funerals. After experiencing all of these events, I realized that I am not as familiar with my culture as I thought. I knew the basics, but there was so much more to know about all the traditions and relations within the island community that I had yet to learn. This drove me to the idea of comparing how older generations are more knowledge and “old school” than the younger generations and how exactly I fit in this issue and what more I can learn about my own culture.

2.       Since the fall, I hadn’t really thought about how this is a widespread issue. I thought that this idea was mostly just about me. However, I have come to see that this can have a greater public purpose. I can easily talk about the greater community rather than myself or my siblings in comparison to our friends, but this can include anyone. I’ve learned that there’s value and significance in culture and this has inspired to hopefully reach out to the public.

3.       1. Communication – between me and my peers, interviewees, etc.

2. Research/Sources – Will I have enough resources to turn to

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