My
Name
is
Han:
Embracing
My
Chinese
Heritage
Through
Language
and
Culture My
name
is
Han,
and
it
is
a
reflection
of
my
cultural
heritage
as
a
Chinese-American.
Growing
up,
I
was
often
teased
for
my
name
and
struggled
to
embrace
it
as
a
part
of
my
identity.
However,
over
time,
I
learned
to
appreciate
the
richness
and
beauty
of
the
Chinese
language
and
culture. Language
has
been
a
critical
element
in
my
connection
to
my
heritage.
From
an
early
age,
my
parents
taught
me
Mandarin
Chinese
along
with
English.
I
grew
up
speaking
both
languages
at
home,
which
allowed
me
to
communicate
with
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grandparents
and
relatives
in
China.
When
I
started
learning
Chinese
characters,
it
opened
up
a
whole
world
of
literature,
history,
and
culture
that
I
had
never
known
before. In
college,
I
studied
Mandarin
and
Chinese
literature
and
history,
which
deepened
my
understanding
and
appreciation
of
my
heritage.
I
was
amazed
at
the
breadth
of
Chinese
culture,
from
its
ancient
philosophy
and
art
to
its
modern
global
influence. One
of
the
most
valuable
things
I
have
gained
from
my
heritage
is
the
emphasis
on
family
and
community.
My
parents
always
taught
me
the
importance
of
filial
piety,
or
respect
for
one's
elders,
as
well
as
the
idea
of
guanxi,
or
building
relationships
and
connections.
These
values
have
helped
me
establish
strong
relationships
with
my
family,
friends,
and
colleagues. Overall,
my
name
has
become
a
symbol
of
my
pride
in
my
heritage
and
the
importance
of
embracing
diversity.
I
hope
to
pass
on
this
appreciation
of
language
and
culture
to
future
generations
and
continue
to
learn
more
about
the
rich
history
and
traditions
of
China.