<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/685469/open_sms">Send us a text</a>In this episode let&apos;s explore how cultural anchors like food, music, language, traditions, spirituality and family keep Caribbean identity alive across distance. Lens 3 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) looks at how cultural anchors keep us rooted. This episode explains why some anchors travel easily, how others need community, and how everyday moments build memory and belonging. What is your strongest cultural anchor right now?Mentioned in the episode:<ul><li><a href='https://www.carryonfriends.com/caribbean-diaspora-experience-model/'>Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model</a><ul><li><a href='https://audio.carryonfriends.com/685469/episodes/17683387-starting-points-matter-lens-1-of-the-caribbean-diaspora-experience-model-cdem'>Lens 1: Where You Start Shapes the Journey</a></li><li><a href='https://audio.carryonfriends.com/685469/episodes/18019981-where-you-live-vs-what-you-seek-lens-2-of-caribbean-diaspora-experience-model-cdem'>Lens 2: Where You Live + What You Seek = How You Connect </a></li></ul></li><li><a href='https://audio.carryonfriends.com/685469/episodes/18308146-from-carnival-streets-to-magazine-pages-herman-hall-on-building-caribbean-american-media'>Herman Hall on How the West Indian Day Parade Started in Brooklyn</a></li></ul> <a href='https://carryonfriends.kit.com'>Subscribe to the Newsletter</a> Support How to Support Carry On Friends <ol> <li> Donate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, <a href='https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/999J3LTFWV72G'>consider making a donation</a>. </li> <li> Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by <a href='https://shop.carryonfriends.com/'>purchasing merchandise from our store</a>. </li> </ol> Connect with @carryonfriends - <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/instagram.com/carryonfriends'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/685469/podcast/facebook.com/carryonfriends'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/user/CarryOnFriends/'>YouTube</a> A <a href='http://www.breadfruit.media/'>Breadfruit Media</a> Production

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Send us a text In this episode let's explore how cultural anchors like food, music, language, traditions, spirituality and family keep Caribbean identity alive across distance.  Lens 3 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM) looks at how cultural anchors keep us rooted. This episode explains why some anchors travel easily, how others need community, and how everyday moments build memory and belonging.  What is your strongest cultural anchor right now? Mentioned in the episode: ...

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Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted: Lens 3 of Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

Cultural Anchors Keep Us Rooted: Lens 3 of Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM)

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