Ethnic Understading Ethnicity. The fun part is obvious. Common interests draw people together and when people gather together there is usually cordiality, friendship, companionship, warmth and, even, love. These gatherings can be family get togethers, clubs, festivals, block parties and national holidays. Of course, ethnicity is not the only reason people gather together, but it is one of them.
Ethnic foods make eating a pleasure.
For those of us who enjoy dining out, ethnic dishes, ethnic ambiance, and ethnic wines can be most satisfying. Music, dances and costumes vary among cultures and these add dimensions to our enjoyment. The language, literature, histories and folklore feed our imaginations and expand our understanding of human conditions, hopes, and desires. And, of course, the best part of traveling is seeing and feeling these things first hand. The world would be a poorer sadder place without ethnic differences.