Halo-Halo : a collection of short stories

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The following thesis titled Halo-Halo takes the name and follows the structure of a traditional Filipino dessert that is assembled from a layering of various sweetened toppings, covered in shaved ice and served immediately. Generally, as the dessert is consumed, the layers mix and eventually it becomes a combination of all the elements together in each mouthful. This thesis is presented as a collection of short stories that are seemingly independent from one another imitating the separate layers of a halo-halo as it is assembled. The collection includes a halo-halo recipe that acts as an introduction. The historical foundations of the research project are then presented in the form of a children s story dedicated to my firstborn. A transcript of correspondence detailing an exchange with a family in the Philippines who accepted my charity illustrates themes of colonial history and politics. A recount of a personal experience with the folklore of the Philippines allows for the discussion of sociological literature surrounding second-generation migrants. The collection is concluded with a letter to my son that addresses his ethnic heritage and hints towards further research in globalization and the changing face of Australia. The overarching themes of cultural plurality, displacement and acceptance prompts the mixing process and the consumption of these themes result in the works produced. Each painting, each mouthful, is a combination of all the elements mixed together; a halo-halo of cultures, ideas and techniques.
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Santiago, Marikit
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2017
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