Culture & Society

Leaving Home for the City

A young worker talks about moving from a village to the city and what that trend means for hometown traditions.

B17 min

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1When I finished school, I left my village to find work in the city.

2Many young people in my hometown do exactly the same thing.

3Life in the city is faster, and everything costs more money.

4I share a small flat with two friends from my old school.

5At first, I felt lonely because I knew nobody in my neighborhood.

6Later, I joined a football club and made new friends quickly.

7My parents call me every evening to hear my news.

8They worry that village traditions will die when young people leave.

9I still go home for festivals and help on the family farm.

10One day, I hope to return and start a business there.

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