Culture In Between

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A podcast that shares the stories of people who grew up in a culture outside of their parents' culture.

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Caribbean Vibes, South American Roots | Growing Up With Guyanese Parents feat. Keshan

In this episode of Culture In Between, Keshan joins us to talk about his upbringing in the ‘Little Guyana’ neighborhood in Queens, New York. He also tells us about his experience visiting his grandparents’ home in the Guyanese jungle, gives his input on the ‘curry chicken’ vs. ‘chicken curry’ debate, and explains why Guyana is generally considered a Caribbean country despite being located in South America.

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  • 0:45 - Where in Guyana are your parents from?
  • 0:54 - Growing up in Little Guyana
  • 4:34 - Guessing ethnicities
  • 8:15 - Caribbean roots in South America
  • 13:09 - What were your impressions when visiting Guyana?
  • 17:10 - Favorite foods
  • 18:51 - Chicken Curry vs. Curry Chicken
  • 20:12 - Did you have a lot of friends from other Caribbean countries?
  • 21:25 - Do you still have family in Guyana?
  • 22:55 - Community
  • 24:26 - Do you have any funny stories that your parents used to share?
  • 29:21 - Nicknames
  • 31:58 - Do you feel tied to your culture and has that changed over time?
  • 35:09 - Exxon Deal
  • 39:04 - Do you stand out or fit in when you're visiting?
  • 41:42 - Food
  • 47:17 - Dialects & Accents
  • 50:30 - Favorite saying or expression
  • 52:30 - Where's your happy place in Guyana?
  • 53:23 - Is there anything you do in Guyana that you wouldn't do in the US?
  • 54:14 - What do you like and dislike about the culture?
  • 57:12 - Guyanese wedding story
  • 58:35 - Has your spouse assimilated with your culture?
  • 1:00:07 - Outro
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*Disclaimer: We value featuring the genuine viewpoints of our guests. As such, please note that the thoughts and opinions of our guests may not always reflect our own thoughts and opinions as hosts.