People are heart of any community. When the population changes, do does the community. People bring their clothes, their furniture, and, or course, their traditions. Over time, the new community starts to feel a little like home.

Familiar Food

In any city, you can find all different kinds of food. Some foods feel more like home, though.

Ethiopian people who moved to Little Ethiopia agree. The community has many restaurants that serve deliciuos Ethiopian foods.

Walk into a restaurant. Order some food. Tear some of injera to scoop up the hot stews. Taste the seasoned vegetables and spicy sauces.

Thi right food makes a new place feel like home

Familiar Clothes

In a community, shops sell many different kinds of clothes. Some clothes look more familiar, though.

Indian people who go to Little India agree. There are many clothing and jewelry shops here. 

Walk into a shop and feel the soft fabrics. Look at the colorful saris. Try on a Kameez.

Familiar clothes can make a new place feel like home.

Familiar Sounds

There are sounds all around a neighborhood. Some sounds are more familiar, though.

Haitian people who move to Little Haiti agree. The sounds you here in Little Haiti are like the sounds you here in Haiti. Walk into a shop and here people speak Haitian Creole and French. Listen to the compas music. Sway to the strong beat.

Familiar sounds can make a new place feel like home.

Familiar Language

When a language is new to you, the words can look so different. Sometimes it is nice to see your native language.

Korean people who move to Koreantown agree. In Koreantown, you can find words in English and Korea. Read the hangul signs. Buy a book in Korean. Find a Korean newspaper.

Familiar words can make a new place feel like home

Familiar Celebrations

Everyone likes to celebrate! There are always many reasons to have fun. Some celebrations are more familiar, though.

Every September, the people of Little Italy hold a festival. Look at the decorations and watch the parade. Then eat cannoli while you dance and sing Italian songs.

Familiar celebrations can make a new place feel like home.

Familiar food, sounds, and celebrations can make you feel at home in a new neighborhood. As new people move in, the neighborhood will continue to change and become their home, too.