what is relocation diffusion

Relocation diffusion is a type of cultural diffusion that occurs when people move from their original location to another and bring their innovations with them. It is one of the six types of cultural diffusion studied in AP Human Geography. In relocation diffusion, cultural elements such as language, religion, arts, and cuisine are spread to new locations through human migration. Unlike other types of diffusion, such as contagious diffusion or hierarchical diffusion, relocation diffusion does not change cultures or cultural landscapes at intervening locations. Relocation diffusion can be forced or chosen, and it is important because it helps preserve cultural identities even when people migrate to places where their culture doesnt exist. Examples of relocation diffusion include the spread of Indian curry, Hinduism, Orthodox Christianity, and Buddhism around the world.