I would say that it most appeals to students, as they are the ones trying to find their identity, and ones who like the express themselves however they feel. They are typically the ones who dislike dress codes.
Partly, relatively, moderately, somewhat, comparatively, slightly
I'd say that the aspect of culture that this excerpt from "What For" by Garrett Hongo celebrates is A. holidays.
It is customary in some countries to spend holidays with family talking about past times, and reminiscing.
