I recently visited the UK for the first time and spent 4 weeks getting to know family I’ve never met before.
In doing so, I discovered and collected new pieces to my personal puzzle of self-discovery.
I come from a family of admirable strength. A family of determination, love, loss, separation, heartache and perseverance and in that, i was able to connect with them over the familiarity of Indian culture and Islamic faith.
You see, in embracing your true authentic self, you must first discover who you are; understanding your heritage is the driver behind this discovery.
Heritage day in a South African context is a celebration of the democracy and coming together of our beautiful country and its unique story – a story of pain and sacrifice but more importantly a story of success and victory. The unity of a rainbow nation and the spirit of Ubuntu. An acceptance of each individuals unique value and belief system, tradition and culture. A day to celebrate everyone.
Heritage fosters connection in different ways – be it in a name, in music, in food, in religion, in values, in tradition, in silence, in heartache, in pain and love and loss and in every imaginable way possible. Heritage brings people and family together.
Happy Heritage Day South Africa.
@proudly.sa
🔹Parents, do you have any heritage day traditions with your family?
🔹How do you encourage your kids to explore their heritage?