Morgan Stanley Asian Employee Network Shares Cultural Stories for AAPI Heritage Month

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“I come from a small farming village surrounded by rice fields in Guangdong Province, China. In 2019 I brought my family home for a party celebrating my mother's 70th birthday. This trip was special because my kids were old enough to embrace my culture, see where I was born and believe me when I told them that I had no running water, no TV, and no toilet when I was their age! My Puerto Rican mother-in-law was amazed at our traditions and the stories behind them (8 is good, 4 is bad, don't wear white, why we provide food and drinks to the dead, the meaning of burning money, etc). My father taught my son to bow and show respect to our ancestors. My husband followed the Chinese tradition of bringing a live chicken and goose and carried them on his shoulder. The trip brought four generations together and was a once in a lifetime experience. My mixed family recognized that even though we have cherished cultural differences, our shared universal language of love and respect is what connects us.” - Vice President Sugui FungMembers of our Asian Employee Network are coming together during troubling times to share stories from life’s celebrations for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Learn more about employee networks at Morgan Stanley and our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the link in our bio. #APAHM #AAPIHM

Communities

• Asian & Pacific Islander

Observances

• AAPI Heritage Month

Formats

• Unique Format
• Internal Event

Goals

• Connect