Merging cultures, the beauty in diversity
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“I want four packets ‘nasi lemak’.
More ‘chilli and sambal please’!”
“It’s very, very ‘hot’, boy! Lu boleh tahan chilli? (you can stand the chilli?)”
“Bolih, Mak Cik, no problem!”
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Some pick with chopsticks
some with fork and spoon
or better still, with fingers
Oh, a versatile tool at hand,
only that, the food would slip
through my fingers
before they reach my mouth!
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Some are good in arts,
some in workman skills,
some have head for figures
some for business and economy.
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Over time, with adaptation
and enculturation
leading to a new cultural synthesis
in languages, pronounciations,
fashions, lifestyles, and food.
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Such is a beautiful melting pot
of differing elements
each has its own beauty and strengths
that one should respect and be respected.
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Quotes:
1. Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization. ~Mahatma Gandhi
2. When everyone is included, everyone wins. ~Jesse Jackson
Nasi Lemak, please!
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Chen Song Ping 
Diversity is wonderful. We can all learn so much from each other. And I love being able to experience the gifts of other cultures too, such as the food and music!
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Diversity is the natural order of things.
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Yes it is, and should be respected.
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Diversity is the main Key for happiness, and a success for a Better America. Love this, Awesome job
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To diversity! Thank you for commenting!
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Diversity is our key to success and happiness
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Very true! Society should accept the beauty and strength of each culture towards a win-win situation! Thank you for dropping-by and comment, Andy!
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There is so much to understand and love about diversity, and your post shares that wonderful message!
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Thank you, Christy!
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