Foreign cultures
#1
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Foreign cultures
I think most of us say that we like to see the culture of other countries, I do.
I wonder how Britains culture comes across to foreign holiday makers now.
I think Britain has lost it's identity, after the red london bus what have we got?
I wonder how Britains culture comes across to foreign holiday makers now.
I think Britain has lost it's identity, after the red london bus what have we got?
#6
Re: Foreign cultures
I don't agree. You seem to have a very biased view.
You are entitled to your opinion but for someone
I don't understand why you feel the need to comment?
You are entitled to your opinion but for someone
I've not been in the Uk for years (thank god) but I see on television
Last edited by missile; Dec 18th 2010 at 8:07 pm.
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Re: Foreign cultures
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Re: Foreign cultures
I was reading on here that Bonfire nights gone out of the window now. Small part but add them all together.
So, whats the problem with a general chat about our culture, can you fill me in?
If you're not interested don't bother replying I'm sure there's plenty others that have an opinion, whatever it is.
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Re: Foreign cultures
A lot of Spaniards argue that there is no such thing as Spanish culture, just like there is no such thing as Spanish food or Spanish music. The culture in Spain is much more local/regional than that.
There was a study recently saying that there was only one food dish that united the whole country. i.e. one thing that people ate in every household...
Tortilla de patata.
And btw, of course British culture hasnt disappeared, you just dont notice it because you are so much part of it. That's like my mum saying she hasnt got an accent
There was a study recently saying that there was only one food dish that united the whole country. i.e. one thing that people ate in every household...
Tortilla de patata.
And btw, of course British culture hasnt disappeared, you just dont notice it because you are so much part of it. That's like my mum saying she hasnt got an accent
#10
Re: Foreign cultures
Exactly and entitled to ask if others think the same or differently, it's one of the reasons I don't want to go back, it's not like home any more, however on the other hand Spain always seem to have it's own traditions going strong and other countries do too.
I was reading on here that Bonfire nights gone out of the window now. Small part but add them all together.
So, whats the problem with a general chat about our culture, can you fill me in?
If you're not interested don't bother replying I'm sure there's plenty others that have an opinion, whatever it is.
I was reading on here that Bonfire nights gone out of the window now. Small part but add them all together.
So, whats the problem with a general chat about our culture, can you fill me in?
If you're not interested don't bother replying I'm sure there's plenty others that have an opinion, whatever it is.
I have no problem with you expressing an opinion. It seems strange when you have not been in the UK for many years and don't want to return why you feel the need to knock it? Of course that is just MY opinion
Last edited by missile; Dec 18th 2010 at 9:10 pm.
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Re: Foreign cultures
Don't know what newspapers you read, but bonfire night is still celebrated. In most towns kids still go around trick or treating in halloween costume.
I have no problem with you expressing an opinion. It seems strange when you have not been in the UK for many years and don't want to return why you feel the need to knock it? Of course that is just MY opinion
I have no problem with you expressing an opinion. It seems strange when you have not been in the UK for many years and don't want to return why you feel the need to knock it? Of course that is just MY opinion
Fact is lots of things I grew up with as a lad have sadly now gone or are in decline.
It's not seen as important to, for instance keep our piers in good repair, always down to money before our culture.
I really enjoy seeing other countries culture and they seem to take pride in it, I wondered what foreign holiday makers might think of our culture and what's left of it apart from the red London bus, oh and Buckingham palace.
Perhaps Culture is the wrong word? I'm sure others will know what I mean.
Maybe others, or you, can tell me there's loads of investment going on now to keep the culture going, I am interested, as all I see is a small glimps and it may look worse to me than it actually is.
Do you have an opinion on this rather than on me?
Last edited by anonimouse; Dec 18th 2010 at 10:17 pm.
#12
Re: Foreign cultures
I certainly do have an opinion. It may be sad when some traditions are not maintained but I would suggest those are ones that are no longer relevant to most people's lives and other newer traditions come along to take their place ..... such is progress?
FYI some very old traditions have been re-introduced and others are very much alive in many places across the UK
Burning the clocks in Brighton
Hogmany Fireballs in Stonehaven >
the Comrie Flambeaux and the Up Helly Aa of the Shetland Islands, to name but a few.
FYI some very old traditions have been re-introduced and others are very much alive in many places across the UK
Burning the clocks in Brighton
Hogmany Fireballs in Stonehaven >
the Comrie Flambeaux and the Up Helly Aa of the Shetland Islands, to name but a few.
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Re: Foreign cultures
Now then, that's more like it.
Thanks
Thanks
#14
Re: Foreign cultures
I had the honour to escort some of my spanish friends on a visit to the UK and they were very interested in our scenery, traditions and culture, but they were more interested in patying.