https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj How I am Guatemalan American en-us 2018-03-21 17:09:21 UTC 2025-09-02 16:52:03 UTC hello@padlet.com elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244665500 When my parents got to this country they knew the importance of having faith in God. My dad dropped the catholic religion a little after I was born because I was still baptized in a catholic church as a baby. Later on for an unknown reason my parents found a church they really liked and till this day we still attend that church. In my culture it is important to have faith because faith can move mountains and it doesn't make life easier but you have a purpose for your existence.]]> 2018-03-21 17:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244665500 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244678267 This is the traditional wear for women in Guatemala and  even though I live in America I still find these very beautiful. I don't wear it everyday like some women do but I do have several of these outfits that I wear on special family occasions.]]> 2018-03-21 18:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244678267 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244682950 2018-03-21 18:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244682950 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244686331 My family and I reside in Houston,Tx but my sister and I are given the opportunity to travel during the summer to visit our family in Guatemala. Quetzales are a part of my culture because they're necessary in order to have a good trip especially since I go there often. Their worth for a dollar is 7.41 quetzales, it isn't a lot but money is money.]]> 2018-03-21 18:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244686331 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244686809 Politics in my american side of culture is really filled with fear. DACA is a program that gave my oldest sibling the chance to be just like my other four siblings. Now our president is changing things and my oldest brother will have to live in fear again the difference is that back then he was only a child and now he's an adult. This affects my culture because family always comes first and we always stick together no matter the circumstances but this is something we really can't fight.]]> 2018-03-21 18:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244686809 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244691680 This beautiful body of water is what I visit all the time I go to Guatemala. It has become our favorite beach and going here is a must because it is a place where we can let go and enjoy who we're with and what we have.]]> 2018-03-21 18:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244691680 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244695010 2018-03-21 18:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244695010 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244696273 I have the chance to live in such a beautiful and large city. Downtown is filled with so many things to do and different adventures to go with friends and family. It is a part of my culture because it is my place to go to for fun.]]> 2018-03-21 18:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244696273 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244697567 In my culture morals and manners are really valued. My parents taught me that it doesn't matter how wealthy or how poor anyone is everyone deserves respect. I was also taught that if I don't value these things I really don't have anything which is why every time I try to make them proud through these values because it is really important in our culture.]]> 2018-03-21 18:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244697567 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244827938 I am a daughter in my teen years.In my culture, daughters my age aren't allowed to do many things because it is believed that just because we're girls a lot of bad things can happen to us. This affects me because there are certain things I'd like to do but don't have the permission to do so because I am a girl.]]> 2018-03-22 03:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244827938 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244829141 In my culture as an American, technology has become a really big thing. I can't go without my headphones or phone because in it I can listen to music, watch movies and basically use it for things I don't know but would like to find out.]]> 2018-03-22 03:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244829141 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244830553 In my culture, music is a way of expressing ourselves. I learned how to do so ever since I started playing the saxophone and this was thanks to my parents. They also play an instrument and so do my grandparents so music runs in our culture since a long time ago.]]> 2018-03-22 03:43:26 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244830553 elizabeth61513 https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244831017 SB4 has become a great issue within my culture. Family is really valued in my culture and unfortunately not everyone in my family has the advantage to be able to show their papers if they are asked to do so. SB4 will basically separate families and that will affect a great value in my culture.]]> 2018-03-22 03:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabeth61513/ki3z3d3cxbcj/wish/244831017