Exposure and shared experiences are vital to our society and human development. Culture, as defined by Oxford, is the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. Finding a way to incorporate culture into your travels is than more satisficing. In fact, it’s needed more now than ever.
– Maya Angelou
“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”
Technology, politics, and global warming will continue to play a major role is how our world is shaped. In fact, over the next several years, our country will morph into something far beyond our wildest dreams. According to the World Population Review, 19% of the country’s residents are expected to be foreign–born by 2050. In fact, the racial makeup of the United States in 2050 is projected to greatly contrast that of the early 2000s. With more mixed races and cultural diversity, traditional customs and foods will soon become the norm across the country. This is the case already in many metropolitan cities.
Our thoughts on culture are directly connected to the way we think and live. And differences in cultures have led to diversity across the world. Culture is related to the development of our attitude. Our sense of understanding. Our prejudices and experiences and ultimately influence how we approach life. It’s a key factor in helping to define our values. And most adamantly defend their values when they feel they’re questioned. Culture plays into our fears, worries, likes, dislikes and how we perceive things. But culture a is beautiful celebration of life! It can help mend broken trust, create exciting new experiences, and provoke deep thoughtful conversation. Embrace culture and seek it every day. Indulge in it. And help others broaden their perspective. No one can take a heartfelt experience away from you. Only you can benefit and I guarantee that it’ll be satisfying to your heart and soul.