Kalmykia Through Your Memories: Voices from Around the World from Kalmyk listeners

In this special episode, listeners of the Diversity Podcast share their precious memories and associations of their homeland, Kalmykia.

Tune in and feel the Kalmyk soul with me!

Song used in this episode is by band qaynar & radif kashapov called Сәхибҗамал, Газиз һәм Фатыйх.

What do you know about Indonesia, one of the most fascinating countries of South East Asia? I personally knew about Indonesia through Bali as it is a dream destination of many of us to move to and to travel to. But do you know about diversity of this country about Batawi people, about Chinese Indonesian and about country's linguistic diversity

In this episode, we dive into the identity of our guest, Fadlan, who is of Indonesian-British heritage. Fadlan shares his unique experience of being a part of modern British culture as an Indonesian man, having been born in Indonesia but raised in the UK.

Learn with us about diversity of today's indonesian society and culture, about music scene and perception of hip-hop in Indonesia. We also discuss islamophobia in the UK in early 2000s, perceptions and prejudices of skin colors in Indonesia and the British Indonesian community.

Lets deepen our understanding of the intricacies of identity, diversity, and cultural experiences in this engaging episode.

Song used in this episode is Fadlan's song "International Wave".

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Episode 4. Exploring Identity and Upbringing - A Discussion with a British-Bengali Woman

In the fourth episode, we engage in conversations with a Bengali-British woman where we delve into her upbringing, the significance of community bonds, the distinctions between arranged and forced marriages and why they are often misunderstood. We also talk about sex education in the UK and the therapeutic potential of art, as well as its connection to our identities.

Song used in this episode is by band qaynar & radif kashapov called Сәхибҗамал, Газиз һәм Фатыйх.

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In this episode, my dear guest Namiluko, who is of Zambian origin, and I discuss and explore the importance of maintaining your identity while living in different places. We delve into how being exposed to a range of diverse cultures from an early age can enhance your understanding of yourself and help you stay connected to your own culture.

Join us as we dive into topics such as growing up in Zambia, the significance of the Kuomboka ceremony, the experience of living in New Zealand, the concept of Maori Mana, and how Maori's connection to the land has aided the preservation of their identity and culture.

Song used in this episode is by band qaynar & radif kashapov called Сәхибҗамал, Газиз һәм Фатыйх.

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Have you ever heard the story of a girl who grew up in the Middle East and who is also of Armenian origin, and whose grandparents had to flee the Armenian Genocide at the beginning of the 20th century?

If not, then meet Tamar, my dear guest of this episode who is Armenian-Canadian and with whom I share a very personal background as my grandparents were sent to Siberia during the second world war due to the oppression of the Kalmyk people in 1943, a genocide. My people were displaced for 13 years and rehabilitated only in 1956, but generational trauma does not just disappear after a one decade, not even after few decades. Tamar’s grandparents were children as well when they had to flee from the Armenian Genocide to Lebanon. In this episode, Tamar shares details about her grandparents' exile, what traces generational trauma left on her family, and how it influenced her life, her identity and work choices.

We also discuss how it felt like - growing up as a woman in the Middle East and Middle Eastern society when she was growing up and how it is different from living in the West.

Trigger warning: contains themes of genocide and sensitive content

* UAE - United Arab Emirates

* The book which Tamar mentioned about Armenian Genocide is Armenian Golgotha by Grigoris Balakian, an Armenian priest who eyewitnessed the genocide

Song used in this episode is by band qaynar & radif kashapov called Сәхибҗамал, Газиз һәм Фатыйх.

Tune in and enjoy.