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UNIT 8 ♦ YOU ARE WHAT YOU WEAR
3. LISTENING ONE: Traditional Dress in Sri Lanka
A. Introducing the Topic
Announcer: Today we begin our series on "Traditional Dress throughout the World." Our journey takes us to the little island nation of Sri Lanka. Shanika DeSilva, a native Sri Lankan now living in the United States, shares some interesting thoughts on traditional dress in her home country.
B. Listening for Main Ideas
Announcer: Today we begin our series on "Traditional Dress throughout the World." Our journey takes us to the little island nation of Sri Lanka. Shanika DeSilva, a native Sri Lankan now living in the United States, shares some interesting thoughts on traditional dress in her home country.
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Part 1
Interviewer: Shanika, thanks for speaking with us today.
Shanika: My pleasure.
Interviewer: First of all, I'd like to ask you . . . what is the traditional clothing in Sri Lanka?
Shanika: Well, the traditional clothing for women is a sari.
Interviewer: First of all, I'd like to ask you . . . what is the traditional clothing in Sri Lanka?
Shanika: Well, the traditional clothing for women is a sari.
Interviewer: And what's a sari?
Shanika: It's a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around your waist, and then it goes over your shoulder.
Interviewer: And do most women in Sri Lanka wear saris?
Shanika: It's a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around your waist, and then it goes over your shoulder.
Interviewer: And do most women in Sri Lanka wear saris?
Shanika: Most of the older women, like my grandmother wear a sari every day, all the time. The younger women tend to wear dresses or pants or something.
Interviewer: Why don't the younger women wear saris?
Shanika: Weil, I guess some of them feel that saris are uncomfortable. I've heard women say that saris are hot and difficult to walk in because they're long. Also, if you're not used to wearing a sari, you might feel afraid that it will come unravelled. It's hard to relax in that situation.
Interviewer: Sounds like saris aren't very practical.
Shanika: Some people feel that way. Also, many younger women think saris are old-fashioned. When you're younger, you're more interested in being stylish. Saris are great for formal occasions, like weddings, but if you're going out with your friends, you want to be more modern.
Interviewer: So the younger women want to be more modern.
Shanika: Actually I shouldn't say all the younger women. It depends a lot on your family history. You see there are two main groups of people in Sri Lanka—the Sinhalese and the Tamils. Then there are some other ethnic groups, like the Sri Lankans, who are part European. The women who are part European tend to be more modern. But the women who are Sinhalese or Tamil tend to be more traditional.
Interviewer: Why are the Sinhalese and Tamils more traditional?
Shanika: It's their culture. Well, in the past, the Sri Lankans that were part European had relatives who wore Western clothing, so they were used to Western dress. The Sinhalese and Tamils didn't have that.
Interviewer: So you're saying that previous family history can influence the way you dress.
Shanika: It's their culture. Well, in the past, the Sri Lankans that were part European had relatives who wore Western clothing, so they were used to Western dress. The Sinhalese and Tamils didn't have that.
Interviewer: So you're saying that previous family history can influence the way you dress.
Shanika: Yes, I think so.
Interviewer: We've been talking about what women wear. How about the men? Do they have special traditional clodiing?
Interviewer: We've been talking about what women wear. How about the men? Do they have special traditional clodiing?
Shanika: Umm . . . the men, I guess, used to wear a sarong, which is a long piece of cloth that's wrapped around the waist.
Interviewer: You say they used to wear sarongs. Don't they wear them anymore?
Shanika: People who live in rural areas, in the country, still wear sarongs. But in the city, it's only the politicians who wear them. People who have office jobs in downtown Colombo wear pants and shirts and even ties. They only wear sarongs to relax at home.
Interviewer: Why don't they wear traditional clothes?
Shanika: 1 think, personally, that it's a result of being colonized. You see . . . Sri Lanka used to be ruled by the British. Let's see. ... It was from ... er ... 1815 to 1948. Since the men were the ones who went to work, they had to adapt to the kind of clothes the British were wearing at work. The women, on the other hand, didn't leave the house, so they hung on to the traditional form of dress.
Interviewer: Interesting! But what about the men who are politicians? You said before that they still wear traditional dress.
Shanika: Yeah. ... I think that's also a result of colonization. You see, after the British left, people wanted to show that they were proud of their culture and their new independence. To show their pride, a lor of politicians who used to wear a suit to work, started to wear a sarong.
Shanika: Yeah. ... I think that's also a result of colonization. You see, after the British left, people wanted to show that they were proud of their culture and their new independence. To show their pride, a lor of politicians who used to wear a suit to work, started to wear a sarong.
Interviewer: So it sounds as if political changes in Sri Lanka have influenced the way politicians dress.
Shanika: That's right.
Interviewer: Very interesting! I'm sorry but we have to stop for a break, {to the audience) We'll be back with Part 2 of this discussion in a minute.
Interviewer: Very interesting! I'm sorry but we have to stop for a break, {to the audience) We'll be back with Part 2 of this discussion in a minute.
Part 2
Interviewer: In case you've just started listening, I'm talking with Shanika De Silva about traditional clothing in Sri Lanka. Shanika, can I switch gears a little and ask you kind of a personal question?
Shanika: Sure!
Interviewer: I'm wondering how you feel about traditional clothing for your children. If you had children, would you want them to wear traditional clothing at certain times, or does it not matter to you?
Shanika: Ummm. ... I think if I had a daughter it would be fun for her to have at least one sari. I think I would try to teach her to have some pride in her culture and let her know that this is what you would wear.
Interviewer: I'm wondering how you feel about traditional clothing for your children. If you had children, would you want them to wear traditional clothing at certain times, or does it not matter to you?
Shanika: Ummm. ... I think if I had a daughter it would be fun for her to have at least one sari. I think I would try to teach her to have some pride in her culture and let her know that this is what you would wear.
Interviewer: Why a daughter and not a son?
Shanika: Well, I guess it's because when I was growing up it was the women who wore traditional dress, not the men.
Interviewer: And how about you? Is it important for you to have traditional clothing?
Shanika: It's funny, because when I was a kid growing up in Sri Lanka I didn't think I would ever want to wear saris. But now that I'm older, I like to wear them sometimes. Like my wedding ... I wore a white sari with gold thread for my wedding.
Interviewer: Why has your attitude changed do you think?
Shanika: It's funny, because when I was a kid growing up in Sri Lanka I didn't think I would ever want to wear saris. But now that I'm older, I like to wear them sometimes. Like my wedding ... I wore a white sari with gold thread for my wedding.
Interviewer: Why has your attitude changed do you think?
Shanika: Ummm ... I guess when you get older you see the value in it more. When you're younger, you're more interested in being hip . . . you know . . . wearing Levi's and stuff like that. Now I think about saris as something unique . . . something unusual from my culture. It's nice to have something different to wear, and in the U.S. a sari is really exotic!
Interviewer: It certainly is! Well, this has been very interesting. Unfortunately, that's all we have time for today. Thanks for talking with us.
Shanika: You're welcome!C. Listening for Details (repeat Section 3B)
D. Listening between the Lines
Excerpt 1
Interviewer: Why don't the younger women wear saris?
Shanika: Well, I guess some of them feel that saris are uncomfortable. I've heard women say that saris are hot and difficult to walk in because they're long. Also, if you're not used to wearing a sari, you might feel afraid that it will come unraveled. It's hard to relax in that situation.
Excerpt 2
Interviewer: Sounds like saris aren't very practical.
Shanika: Some people feel that way. Also, many younger women think saris are old-fashioned. When you're younger, you're more interested in being stylish. Saris are great for formal occasions, like weddings, but if you're going out with your friends you want to be more modern.
Excerpt 3
Interviewer: Interesting! Bur what about the men who are politicians? You said before that they still wear traditional dress.
Shanika: Yeah. ... I think that's also a result of colonization. You see, after the British IcU, people wanted to show that they were proud of their culture and their new independence. To show their pride, a lot of politicians who used to wear a suit to work, started to wear a sarong.
Excerpt 4
Interviewer: And how about you? Is it important for you to have traditional clothing?
Shanika: It's funny, because when I was a kid growing up in Sri Lanka I didn't think I would ever want to wear saris. Bur now that I'm older, I like to wear them sometimes. Like my wedding ... I wore a white sari with gold thread for my wedding.
Excerpt 5
Interviewer: Why has your attitude changed do you think?
Shanika: Ummm ... I guess when you ger older you see the value in it more. When you're younger, you're more interested in being hip . . . you know . . . wearing Levi's and stuff like that. Now I think about saris as something unique . . . something unusual from my culture. It's nice to have something different to wear, and in the U.S. a sari is really exotic!
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