1. COVER STORY
  2. Crossing into Different Lives
  3. Crossing into Different Lives

Illustrated by Lin Jia-Dong


INDIGENOUS SIGHT 2020-09-23

 

The expectations for life, definition of dreams, how many times have we hesitated because of reality?

 

Ignored by mainstream society, disregarded by community members, the continuity of indigenous languages has often been threatened. However, age and identity does not hinder us from promoting the languages. We have always been proud to speak our own language.

 

With the lack of resources and the communication gap between generations, it is very challenging for young people to realize their dreams. But the strength of youth lies in endless creativity. We are the makers of our dreams, and we present a unique interpretation of our home villages.

 

The distance of borders, clashes between cultures, there are many difficulties in interracial marriages. Yet by overcoming cultural and language differences, And accepting and understanding each other, we can still build a loving home.

 

Diverse cultures, pressure from the family, gender discrimination and bullying... The road to gender equality is filled with obstacles. But so what if we are different? It is our differences that make us unique and outstanding.

 

This society has too many standards, And we are all learning, how to do the things that we really want to, and to become our ideal self.

 


N.B.: mukakakua kuparaiaiahlüisa cucu sala'a  means “walk a different path than others” in Hla’alua language.


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