Discovering Hazara Culture and the Meaning of Australian Identity with Hashmat Temori - Okiru Huddle Pod #53
Step into the incredible world of our next guest, Hashmat - a Hazara-Australian person with a powerful story of hope and identity. In this episode, he takes us on a journey from war-torn Afghanistan to the safety of Pakistan, and ultimately to his new home in Australia. Through his deeply personal and heartfelt story, we gain a greater understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Hazara community and the challenges of a new life in a foreign land.
We also explore what it truly means to be Australian in today's diverse and rapidly changing society, and how we can all work towards a brighter future of unity, compassion, and respect. Don't miss this inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. #Hazarapride #Australianidentity #CulturalUnity #Podcastlove #ListenNow
00:00-Introduction
05:57-Introduction to Hazara Community in Melbourne
07:30-Reasons for Persecution Against Hazaras
09:24-Impact of Persecution on Future Generations
11:18-Hazaras and the History of Afghanistan
13:40-Meaning Behind Names
17:36-Central Asian Ethnicities
20:22-Life as a Refugee in Pakistan
23:09-Hazara Community in Afghanistan and Pakistan
28:33-Escaping Afghanistan
34:20-Moving to Melbourne
37:14-Afghanistan's Lost Enlightenment
39:56-The Impact of Recent Events in Afghanistan
42:06-Shaping Identity Through Experiences
44:37-Creating Meaningful Change Through Youth-led Unit
45:38-Creating Awareness and Building Bridges
49:06-Providing a Platform for Multicultural Voices
56:57-The Connection to Afghanistan
01:00:42-Hazara Community in Australia
01:02:25-Hazara Culture and Music
01:02:25-Third Culture Experience
01:07:31-What Does it Mean to be an Australian?
01:12:58-The Beauty of Australia's Multiculturalism
01:18:52-Starting the Conversation
01:20:50-Bringing Curiosity to Different Stories
01:23:53-Three Questions
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