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Article: Research from University of Newcastle reveals new findings on life sciences.
- Article from:
- Life Science Weekly
- Article date:
- October 20, 2009
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"At the turn of the 20(th) century, Afro-Curacaoans developed an affinity for Cuban culture that Influenced the manner to which they came to define their own collective memory," investigators in Australia report (see also Life Sciences).
"Cuba was raised to mythological status. appropriated and adapted to fit Curacaoan daily life. enabling a new and inventive sense of belonging," wrote N. Dejong and colleagues, University of Newcastle.
The researchers concluded: "This essay speaks to the intricacies involved in memory-making, with the Cuban-inspired memory of memories on Curacao introduced as a relative category. It. points to the variegated and tenuous ...