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**softy54534** · 05-18-2006, 08:06 PM

r we supposed to change our identity and get proud of our once "ruler"?

No crazy, its not changing, its integrating. Take the tamil catholic Christians for example. They get married the Christian way but still wear a chain similar to Thali worn by their Hindu counterparts. The pendant has a leaf and mother Mary(i think) on it instead of the traditional Hindu Gods. Now thats called integration.

On the lighter side, what do you think of Briyani. Its a recipe brought by invaders. Haven't we adapted it to our palate. I have read somewhere that even idli is not a native - native of Tamilnadu. We have adopted and adapted to outside influence rather than build a wall. Just imagine what we would have missed hadn't we welcomed the outside influence. Our very OWN precious idlis!!!!!

Outside Tamilnadu anywhere in India 'Madrasi' is identified with idli and shambar.
The same yardstick can be applied for our culture also.

05-18-2006, 08:06 PM	#16
softy54534 Join Date Apr 2007 Posts 5,457 Senior Member	r we supposed to change our identity and get proud of our once "ruler"? No crazy, its not changing, its integrating. Take the tamil catholic Christians for example. They get married the Christian way but still wear a chain similar to Thali worn by their Hindu counterparts. The pendant has a leaf and mother Mary(i think) on it instead of the traditional Hindu Gods. Now thats called integration. On the lighter side, what do you think of Briyani. Its a recipe brought by invaders. Haven't we adapted it to our palate. I have read somewhere that even idli is not a native - native of Tamilnadu. We have adopted and adapted to outside influence rather than build a wall. Just imagine what we would have missed hadn't we welcomed the outside influence. Our very OWN precious idlis!!!!! Outside Tamilnadu anywhere in India 'Madrasi' is identified with idli and shambar. The same yardstick can be applied for our culture also.
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