Stories From The Stage: What do migrants carry when they leave their homeland?

The World

Moving to a new country means packing up your life. Literally getting all your stuff into bags and boxes, to prepare for a new life. Polish teacher Ewa Chrusciel knows this very well. So, she wanted to find out what immigrants take with them when they leave their homes. 

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