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Hello. I'm the main character in Tanika's Journey - I'm Tanika!
I'm excited and looking forward to performing the play because its very different.
Also, I am familiar with the culture as I have a strong Sri Lankan background. My family grew up there.
The story reminds me of who my family are. I know I'm only acting but it helps me understand how my family felt, being in the middle of a civil war.
It really makes me think! So I'm really looking forward to rehearsing the play, starting today!
I have been coming here every Thursday to learn Sri Lankan Sign Language.
Luckily the handshapes are similar with Sri Lankan and British Sign Language.
But its more of a struggle to grasp their culture. Is it difficult to learn?
I would say it depends. Most Sri Lankans have a similar culture. If you understand their culture it makes it easier to learn their language.
I would say it not too difficult but not necessarily easy either! So far it's going well!