Hakka is a Modern Tongue

[Lau Chunfat <96981339r@polyu.edu.hk>]

Dear SL,

Very good that we finally have a conclusion.

>I think we have enough discussion on the topic of definition of Hakka and
Hakka dialect. My conclusion of the stand we should  assume includes the
following:

1. Hakka culture is an important subset of Chinese culture that is worth
preserving.
2. Hakka culture does not represent all Chinese culture nor the oldest, nor
the most dominant culture.
3. Hakka should maintain this heritage and increase the awareness of all
Hakka and Chinese who identify with the culture, whether the are capable of
the language or not. although the capability is highly encouraged.
4. Hakka should not assume a chauvinistic attitude towards other subcultures
of Greater China.
5. Hakka should work towards a solidarity including other Chinese
subcultures to enrich our culture as summation.

I agree. Plus:

6. Hakka should respect historical facts, scientific findings and
sentiments of other groups. The earler "Pre-Hakka" migrations are shared by
most other Southern Chinese, and they are linguistically, genetically and
spirtually our brothers. Modern labels should not be grounds for
segregation but symbols for diversity of cultures and conservation areas of
an earlier Grand Chinese Culture. ("Pre-Hakka" is a bad term but I use it
here for simplicity). 

7. Before labelling someone as Hakka, Hakka should ask for his/her
permission unless he/she openly claimed so. For dead people who could not
speak Hakka and did not claim him/herself Hakka, we should leave them in
peace. Chinese is a good and more neutral label. Hakka needs great people
now and in the future, not the past. 

8. Try better in your field and claim Hakka when you are interviewed in the
public on occassions of Prices and Awards, etc. Talk to your children in
Hakka and tell that they will bring fame to Hakka if they do well in the
fulture.


Zinfad

P.S. 
A short reply to Hakka Nose:
Hakka is a tongue, no a nose. Hakka is an social group identity, not a
biological species.