Ethnicity Tag!

Hello Lovelies, 

I thought it will be a good idea to do that Ethnicity Tag. So that you get to know my background. I hope you enjoy and please comment so I get to know you as well. 

1. Where are you from?

So I was born and raised in Buckinghamshire, England (Uk) but ethnic wise I am half Italian and half Kenyan. My Dad is from Italy and Mum is from Kenya. I like to think I have a good mix of culture and I am thankful I get to see different cultures as well. 

2. When was the last time you visited your country?

Italy I went last summer (2014) and Kenya I went summer of 2013. I go to Kenya and Italy every year however I was not able to go Kenya because of the times I finished my work placement and my A-levels results. Hopefully I am planning on going this year though. It was weird not going to Kenya last summer since I have been used to going every summer. 

3. What part of the country are you and your family from?

My dad is from Alvignano which is in the province of Caserta. My mum is from a village called Takaungu which is on the Kenyan Coast between Kilifi and Mombasa.

4. Name one ethnic food that you enjoy the most.

This is a tough one because I LOVE food. I love the dishes in Kenya and Italy. Some of the dishes in Italy I love are the Pizza, Risotto, Bruschetta, Meatballs and Lasagna. Nothing can beat my cousins Risotto and Pizza over in Italy are way more nicer. Kenyan dishes which I love are: Githeri (mixture of beans an corn together), Ugali (cornmeal), Sukuma (Kale cooked), Nyama Choma (Roasted Meat), Chapati (Bread) and so many more. I can go on and on talking about food. 

5. Name one household item that best represents your culture.

There isn't just one item that will represent my culture, there is a few things which are a bucket, African broom and a wooden spoon. 

Why bucket, you will see this in every household in Kenya because you use it to have a shower. The African broom will be used to sweep dust
5a. Ethnic Music..

I love Afrobeats...there are a few songs which I like which are DJXclusive f.t Wizkid - Jeje, Yemi Alade - Jonny, Davido - Skelewu and I like all of the P-Square songs, there is so many which I like. I would recommend you listen to some Afrobeats because they have good beats to them. 

6. Do you speak your language?

I can speak and understand Swahili (My mums language) however with Italian I can say a few words but also understand. In the future I want to be able to speak fluent in Italian and Swahili so that I can teach my children. I also want to learn Arabic since my great grandfather comes from Saudi. 

Comment below about your ethnicity would love to know! What is your favorite ethnic food?

Love Amina

xxx