They fear that with the enactment event taken off, the festival may fade away in "obscurity".

Launched by the federations and foundations, Group's brands find local expression through the promotion of social "solidarity" and culture.

Many ethnic groups find it hard to "maintain" their own languages.

The 21st century has witnessed the surprisingly increasing formation of "multicultural" societies where a varying number of ethnic people stay together.

The custom of "worshiping" ancestors is a beautiful, rich, and colorful and joyful tradition in Vietnamese culture.

He said he was only joking, but his comments were so "close to the bone".

Hispanics are expected to "abandon" their heritage to live in the US.

For this reason, many immigrants "flock" to this country in search for new beginnings and better lives.

Nothing valuable could come of a "revival" of the German martial spirit, better to leave it behind or bury it.

Kootenay-Jobin says the cultural integration experience can be "exacerbated" by challenges such as racism and housing.

Cultural changes in identity can be stressful and result in "problems with self-esteem" and mental health.

Post-migration stresses include culture shock and conflict, both of which may lead to a sense of cultural confusion, feelings of "alienation" and isolation, and depression.