Concluding The Journey
Just as in cultures around the world, sharing a meal is a meaningful way for Rohingya musicians and community members to come together, celebrate, and create lasting memories. Their cuisine is rich with flavors—varieties of rice, meats, eggs, daal (lentils), vegetables, chili peppers, and fragrant seasonings. On this final day of our program, the meal was made even more special with an abundance of local sweets, marking the success of our intercultural exchange and our hopes for continued collaboration. The musicians found it amusing—and perhaps a little surprising—to see our co-executive director, Tom, embracing tradition by eating with his hands!
As we conclude this journey, we encourage you to explore the stories of these musicians, preserved in the Crossing Borders Music Library, and to engage with their music, which carries the voices, history, and resilience of the Rohingya people. Follow and support their platforms, share their music, and help amplify their contributions to the world.