For this activity we would like you to think about your own experiences and your own cultural background. Where does your family come from? Do they come from Europe like Abel Tasman, Polynesia like Kupe, or somewhere else?
On your blog, please tell us about your cultural background. Where do you and your family come from?
My own experiences:
I was born in Dumaguete, The Philippines. When I was 4 mum and I moved to New Zealand and started a new life in a small area called Rotumanu with my dad. When I started school I was very nervous since I was quite shy back then and didn't really talk to other children. As years passed I met some amazing people, and I try to keep in touch with most of them, but I haven't seen majority of them in years.
Bloodlines:
My mum's bloodlines are basically just Filipino & Spanish. On my Grandad's side his mum was Spanish and on my Grandma's side both of her parents had Spanish bloodlines
My dad's bloodlines I believe is just kiwi, I'm not quite sure what goes beyond that.
Cultural background:
I didn't really get a full taste of the Filipino culture back at home since I moved away when I was 4, but here in NZ I've got some relatives and they have shown me heaps of cultural things such as parties ( which are really hyped ). My mum talks to me in Filipino. I can understand what she says, but I cant speak the language itself. My mum cooks and bake some Filipino dishes, along with myself.
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I was born in Dumaguete, The Philippines. When I was 4 mum and I moved to New Zealand and started a new life in a small area called Rotumanu with my dad. When I started school I was very nervous since I was quite shy back then and didn't really talk to other children. As years passed I met some amazing people, and I try to keep in touch with most of them, but I haven't seen majority of them in years.Bloodlines:My mum's bloodlines are basically just Filipino & Spanish. On my Grandad's side his mum was Spanish and on my Grandma's side both of her parents had Spanish bloodlines
My dad's bloodlines I believe is just kiwi, I'm not quite sure what goes beyond that.
Cultural background:
I didn't really get a full taste of the Filipino culture back at home since I moved away when I was 4, but here in NZ I've got some relatives and they have shown me heaps of cultural things such as parties ( which are really hyped ). My mum talks to me in Filipino. I can understand what she says, but I cant speak the language itself. My mum cooks and bake some Filipino dishes, along with myself.Link One, Link Two, Link Three
Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteOnce again you have done a great job with this activity. It was really interesting to read.
I think it is great that your Mum talks to you in Filipino and that you can understand what she is saying. The next step for you would be to be able to speak it yourself.
You are lucky to be in a small supportive community like Moana. You would have had a lot of support going through your primary school life there. But off to High School this year!
What are the dishes that you make with your Mum? Maybe you could share some of your recipes with us!
Hopefully one day you will be able to go back and visit The Philippines where you were born.
Keep up the awesome work Mary! I really enjoyed reading this and the links that you also put into it as well. Thanks for that.
Until next time
Allie :)
Hi Allie,
DeleteThank you for commenting on my blog. I am really lucky to be in Moana, everyone's so nice. My favourtie Filipino desert/type to make would probably be Shakoy ( basically a twisted doughnut )since it's really easy to make and tastes really good. Here's the recipe link if you'd like to try it some time https://simplybakings.com/how-to-make-shakoy/. I went to visit my family in the Philippines back in 2016 since my Grandma passed away. I saw and met so many relatives while I was there.