Taweh Jallah: Interview
1 - Where were you born and where did you live in Liberia?
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2 -What has changed with our culture?
The situation with discipline has changed.
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3 - Why has this changed? Was it the move to the city?
The attitude of youth has changed.
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4 - Are any parts of our culture still the same?
Respect given to elders has stayed the same.
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5 - Is it hard to maintain our culture?
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6 - What’s an important tradition from the Liberian culture?
You can never be taller than your head.
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7 - What’s an important legend from our culture?
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8 - What kind of food do you eat?
It depends. He eats food from his father’s side and from his mother's side.
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9 - What kind of music do you listen to?
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10 - How important is community in Liberia?
The community helps during tough times.
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11 - What is an important lesson about the Liberian culture that I can relate to my children?
It's important to respect elders.
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12 - Could you tell me a few words in your dialect - Goula?
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13 - Is inter-cultural marriage accepted in Liberia?
Inter-faith, inter-cultural marriage is completely acceptable in Liberia.
The only importance is if there is love between both people.
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14 - Is there something you’d like to add that we haven’t talked about?
Some African youth in Winnipeg are misguided.
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