World of Cultures: Fabric of Cultures

Wearing cultural clothing makes a powerful statement. It's a way of saying to everyone around us that we’re proud of where we come from. It's also a strong, sensory way for us to connect with our own heritage, and the people and places that we miss.

We all love living here in NZ - it's our home - but, as we go about our daily lives, it's easy to let our cultural traditions and celebrations take a back seat.

Putting on clothes that are meaningful to us is a conscious way to bring some of that back, helping us to remember and celebrate who we are. Let's celebrate these beautiful, vibrant fabrics of different cultures that we’re grateful for.

Wherever you are, look after and preserve your culture; it's who you are, be proud of it, and pass it onto the generations to come.

Presented by: Eyeview Ethnic Trust with thanks to Auckland Council

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