27+ ‘Cultural identity’ Writing Prompts
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Traditions around the Table
Write about your family’s unique traditions for celebrating St. Joseph’s Day and how they shaped your experiences.
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Nourishment Narratives
Write about your relationship with food and how it impacts your health and lifestyle.
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Ancestral Reflections
Imagine you are a 4th generation Irish-American, tracing your roots back to Ireland.
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The Great Escape
Write about the journey an Irish family may have taken during The Great Famine (1845-1852).
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The First March
Imagine you are an Irish immigrant in NYC in the 18th century participating in the first St. Patrick’s Day parade. Describe your feelings, motivations, and experiences.
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Language Barriers and Connections
Consider the role language plays in shaping cultural identity and relationships between cultures.
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The Mash-Up Culture
Reflect on elements of different cultures that have been adopted into your own culture and share your opinion of this amalgamation.
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Food Cultural Exchange
Write about a traditional meal/dish from your culture and its nutritional value.
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Cultures Collide
Write about a character who transitions from one culture to another and the obstacles they face.
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Rituals and Traditions
Write about one family tradition that is unique to your family and why it is essential.
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Identity in Immigration
Create a story centred on a character immigrating to a completely new country and adapting to a new culture.
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Fallera Girl
Write from the perspective of a young Spanish girl preparing to participate in the event as a Fallera, describing her feelings and the significance of the occasion.
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Cultural Roots
Write about the traditions, customs, or rituals of your cultural or ethnic background that mean a lot to you.
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Identity Reflections
Reflect on how your cultural identity influences the way you perceive the world and other cultures.
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Cultural Dishes and Love
Write about a particular dish in your culture that evokes strong feelings of nostalgia or comfort for you. Detail the story behind it and why it’s significant to you.
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Collective Cultural History
Document a significant event or tradition in your culture’s history, explaining its importance and how it impacts your identity.
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Investigating Cultural Connections
Describe an aspect of your cultural identity that you feel particularly connected to and why.
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Hallow Ground
Narrate an experience, event, or ritual that significantly marks your cultural or family heritage.
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Recounting Culinary Adventures
Describe the most memorable meal you’ve ever had and how it shaped your relationship with food.
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Legacy and Tradition
Describe a special tradition in your family and how it has shaped your cultural identity.
