Connie Chin was born and raised in the US. Both her parents are of Chinese origin and she’s always struggled with her inability to speak Mandarin. Throughout her life she made every effort to learn the language. She tells her story of why she felt ashamed for not succeeding to Stories From The Stage, produced […]
The process of becoming a resident in the US often takes many years. During that time, immigrant applicants cannot leave the country. This is what happened to Grace Talusan's family. They came over from the Philippines when she was just 3 years old. Talusan told her story to Stories From The Stage, produced by GBH's TV channel WORLD.
It's not always easy to assimilate for immigrants who come to the United States. A new language, culture and environment can be difficult to accept or even understand. Hadi Shavarini came to America after the revolution in Iran in 1979. When his young daughter found out about Christmas, she wanted a traditional celebration. But it wasn't what Shavarini had grown up with. So,
Today, we're bringing you a special Christmas edition, with stories from ordinary people about extraordinary experiences. Like one Muslim father's creative Christmas stories, with a Persian touch. Hear personal tales from people all over the world in these pieces from Stories From The Stage on The World.
It's not always easy to assimilate for immigrants who come to the United States. A new language, culture and environment can be difficult to accept or even understand. Hadi Shavarini came to America after the revolution in Iran in 1979. When his young daughter found out about Christmas, she wanted a traditional celebration. But it wasn't what Shavarini had grown up with. So,