I agree with the Baha'i
view that ethnic groups
are like flowers in a
garden.
Each one unique, each one
beautiful
and also each one
special.
A garden with only one
kind of flower
can not really be called
a garden.
A garden without variety
is closer to a
monoculture
and most probably
unsustainable
so let us rather get it
right.
Let's have a garden that
enrich us
thrilling our senses with
colours and aromas.
I have been fortunate
both in South Africa
and in South America
I got to live in
countries that
traditionally welcomed
immigrants.
I found myself in a
melting pot
of blending cultures and
traditions.
When I look back I resent
having been deprived
of the opportunity to
learn more...
As a young girl I had
dreams of travelling the world
and meeting is people.
The chance to sample
their cuisines
and learn from their wisdom.
Globalization with its
merits tends to amalgamate
and blurs the contrasts;
we only need to travel
abroad to realize
our cultures define us.
A garden with only one
kind of flower
can not really be called
a garden.
Let's have a garden that
enrich us
thrilling our senses with
colours and aromas.
A melting pot of blending
cultures can also be dangerous
if it robs us of our
roots - so let us ensure
we always have cuisines
to sample
and wisdoms to learn
from.
A garden with only one
kind of flower
can not really be called
a garden
Let's have a garden that
enrich us
thrilling our senses with
colours and aromas.
Friday, August 6, 2010
