Surrounding Community Reflection

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Though I have always lived in Hockessin, Delaware, I greatly appreciate the variety of cultures that I can experience in the surrounding community. Growing up, while I immensely enjoyed the traditions and festivals of Chinese culture, I never fully understood the meaning behind my cultural heritage, and only recently did I learn from my parents the history in each celebration. Similarly, I greatly enjoy the multiple cultural festivals in the surrounding community, and as I have learned and found wonderment in each one, I hope to discover the same awe while experiencing the cultural diversity at

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