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As one would expect, that effect applies to all humankind. My wife comes from a culture that never experienced a diaspora. But as she is far from her homeland, she now has an interest in aspects of her culture that she was indifferent toward when she was surrounded by it.
I can only guess as to the reasons why. But I suspect she yearns to maintain a connection. When you're living in a culture, no maintenance is required. As you mentioned, when you live in a culture, whatever you do IS a part of that culture. Being removed from it creates a perspective shift.
Something that is sometimes sneered at by some of those in the country of the culture's origin, annoyed and thinking, in this case, that we want to be more Scottish than the Scots.
No, but we are anxious that we do not lose that which is diluted by all those other cultures and customs around us and thus endangered to us through slow wasting away unless we nourish it vigorously and often.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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