Model Rickshaw

Relationship: Child of im/migrant
Group:
A colorful toy rickshaw.
A colorful toy rickshaw.

The artifact I am bringing in is a model rickshaw brought from Bangladesh.  A rickshaw is a bike (either pedal or motor) that is attached to a cart that can hold around 2-3 people. This object represents the high traffic culture of Bangladesh, caused by its high population density. This is connected to me through my heritage and my current residence of New York City, which also has a high population density and a traffic culture of its own. The rickshaw is not exclusive to Bangladesh, and is a popular mode of transportation due to its affordability and accessibility, especially because of its ability to drive on nonpaved roads. 

Place(s): Bangladesh
Year: 1998

– SB

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