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Title: Saving Our Culture in a Changing World
In China, traditional holidays are like old bread: even if they're made with good stuff and look nice, people don't really care about them anymore because everyone's moving too fast.
Is it really true that foreign customs are better for China, a country that's losing its own culture? Our cultural roots aren't as deep as our neighbors', and even though we know we're losing our culture, we can only watch as it goes away.
People still feel a connection to being Chinese, like when they talk about the Dragon Boat Festival. But it seems like only a few people stop for a moment, surprised or confused, when they hear about the Chinese and Korean versions of the festival. Then, after a few seconds, they go back to their normal lives. Are they in a hurry to plan a fancy Valentine's Day dinner?
Foreign cultures are like waves hitting the shore. When they go back, they leave behind pearls, shells, or stones that Chinese people eagerly collect. We hold roses, wear colorful clothes, and decorate Christmas trees, thinking about other cool cultures. But what's disappearing from our lives is our own traditional culture, which we remember but are slowly forgetting.
It's not the fault of foreign cultures, though. The clash between cultures doesn't mean one is better than the other. Every culture should grow and spread in the right place. New trends should just add to our lives, not take away our traditional culture.
From a foreigner's point of view, Chinese people shouldn't blindly follow Western holidays with big celebrations. It seems a bit silly to do that when we're in the middle of two cultures. If we really like Santa Claus, we should also appreciate our own warm traditional Chinese culture.