What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?
What a question, I think I have to pick one thing?
I’m West Indian Afro Latino. I have a lot of curry and plantinos in my blood. I think that part of me is loud and funny. We dance and celebrate with colors and music constantly.
When I close my eyes I see my people dancing in costumes to loud music in the streets. It is one of my most vivid memories. I was 13 in Trinidad playing Mas. I was dressed as a Lagajo in black tights with white shoes and a large dog head dress.
I must of walked with a float 10 miles that day dancing . It was December in the Caribbean so it was 90 degrees easy and humid. The music was so loud you could feel it in my soul. So many bodies and smiles. I will never forget it.
I peak into my mind.
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