Bangladesh is known for its hard workers. Those who ride rickshaws for a living are seen as lower class; however, owning a rickshaw holds so much value with all its culture of Bangladeshi artisans. The decorative rickshaw was something we always had at my family's home. My parents immigrated, with my older sister, to the US in 2000. My sister was only 3 years old when she immigrated, only knowing a world of love and pampering. Leaving the only home she's ever known, her favorite aunts and uncles, her grandparents, and most importantly, all her toys. So as she boarded the plane, my sister refused to let go of her most prized possession, which was her toy rickshaw. It has been 25 years since my family immigrated to the US, and the original rickshaw is no longer with us, but we just visited my grandmother about a year ago and made sure to purchase an upgraded rickshaw. The rickshaw now holds a special place in my heart, and I share the same appreciation as my family does. Even though I was born here in the US, I notice the hardships and creativity of Bangladeshi people. 

– SA

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