However, attending the event, and understanding the symbolism and meaning behind the music and performance imparted upon me a deep sense of cultural identity that I did not have before. Although I still identified myself as an American, I left the theatre knowing that I also had a Taiwanese heritage that had a rich musical and cultural history, and that the Taiwanese-American identity doesn’t detract from either side. I’m glad that I was able to understand more of that side, and thus reaffirmed my belief that every child should understand their cultural heritage, despite where ever they may currently
However, attending the event, and understanding the symbolism and meaning behind the music and performance imparted upon me a deep sense of cultural identity that I did not have before. Although I still identified myself as an American, I left the theatre knowing that I also had a Taiwanese heritage that had a rich musical and cultural history, and that the Taiwanese-American identity doesn’t detract from either side. I’m glad that I was able to understand more of that side, and thus reaffirmed my belief that every child should understand their cultural heritage, despite where ever they may currently