| Keyword: | Differences; Similarities; Diversity; Integration; Multiculturalism |
| Objectives: | Visualising and understanding diversity and multiculturalism in our society. Aiding integration. |
| Target group: | Multicultural groups of all ages; preferably a mix of ages from children to older people. If possible, groups of people who have a common language. |
| Duration: | 45- 60 minutes |
| Methodology step-by- step: | 1. Invite each participant to say where their grandparents come from; both the country and the region. 2. Write the country and region on a post-it and stick to a flipchart or board. 3. Tell the participants to reflect upon and discuss the culture handed down to them from their grandparents; how it affects their life today; if they do things that their grandparents taught them but which is not the norm in the society in which they now live. 4. The participants discuss the similarities between the cultures and explore how their grandparents’ culture compares with the culture of the country in which they are now living. NOTE: If this exercise is carried out by people who speak different languages, maps and mime can be used. Emphasize that cultures are different and that none is superior or inferior. |
| Resources needed: | Post-its Pens Flipchart or board |
| Challenges: | This activity needs to be well-moderated to ensure that all participants are able to express themselves and that no-one monopolizes the story telling. |