TED: Why do I make art? To build time capsules for my heritage | Kayla Briet

The speaker shares their journey of cultural exploration through the Taos Pueblo Hoop Dance, music, and film. Growing up in a multicultural family, they struggled with identity but found expression through music and film. They emphasize the importance of storytelling in preserving cultural heritage and identity, highlighting the shared struggles of indigenous communities worldwide.

What is the significance of the Taos Pueblo Hoop Dance according to the narrator?

• It is a modern dance form.

• It represents the movement of the Sun and the passage of time.

• It is a dance for entertainment purposes only.

• It is a dance that originated in Europe.

How did the narrator describe their upbringing in Southern California?

• As a solitary experience.

• As a multicultural and sometimes confusing experience.

• As a strictly Native American upbringing.

• As a Dutch-Indonesian exclusive environment.

Which instrument does the narrator mention as a favorite to play?

• Violin

• Guzheng zither

• Guitar

• Piano

What is the main theme of the documentary 'Smoke That Travels'?

• The life of the narrator's grandparents.

• The art of traditional Chinese music.

• The exploration of Native heritage and identity preservation.

• The history of electronic music.

What does the narrator suggest is a universal aspect of music?

• It is always accompanied by dance.

• It is only appreciated by musicians.

• It is universally known in the pentatonic scale.

• It is always played in major scales.

What challenge do indigenous peoples around the world face, as mentioned by the narrator?

• Difficulty in finding employment.

• Inability to travel internationally.

• Struggle to preserve their language and culture.

• Lack of access to modern technology.

According to the narrator, what is the danger of stories being rewritten or ignored?

• They can lead to the denial of identity and invisibility.

• They lose their historical accuracy.

• They are forgotten by future generations.

• They become less interesting.