The topic of cultural appropriation has been a hot one in 2015, with a kimono display at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts drawing a small protest and a slew of articles that discussed culturally insensitive Halloween costumes. With this in the background, how easy is it to do a show about experiencing new cultures?
CNN journalist Paula Newton, who hosts one of the cable channel’s travel programs, “On the Road,” says “respect” is the key.
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