Re: Culture first, language second

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>From limkl@stsvr.showtower.com.tw Fri Nov 29 18:23:27 1996
From: Lim KonLiong <limkl@stsvr.showtower.com.tw>
Subject: Re: Culture first, language second

> >From sllee@infinet.com Fri Nov 22 13:16:26 1996
> Subject: Culture first, language second
> 
> KonLiong,
> 
> Absolutely true if we can speak and read and write the language, we would
> be able to understand the culture much better. But remember there are
> also many Hakkas who cannot speak Hakka any more because of many reasons.
> (Political suppression in some countries was a big reason). If they claim
> themselves as Hakka and identify with Hakka culture, they should be
> treated as Hakka. On the other hand, there are also Hakka who speak
> fluent Hakka but do not identify with the ancestry and history of Hakka.
> I would say they are less Hakka than the first type. That is my point.
> 
> SL Lee
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Lee sin san,

I am not arguing about Hakkas identification. 
I am concerning about what is our first priority, if Hakkas is going to
die. Preserving the culture is very improtant thing, but that can not
make a progress and catch up with the trend of the world. No creative
and motive performance will speed up the way to die.
I really hope who would like to be a Hakka, or would like to claim
themselves as a Hakka, pls try to learn and pratice the Hakka language
in daily , conversation with kids, wife and friends.
Language is our soul, spirit,blood that could bring the fresh air for
your body and make your spirit strong and create your soul.

Lim KonLiong  
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