Carnival in Asia?

Originally posted by sumydid

FYI, celebrating centuries-old tradition is not in and of itself "primitive."

I agree. The suggestion that they are "primitive" - because Grampy Bobby doesn't see them in Boston - is ludicrous and parochial. Hence my yanking his chain for blurting it out.

I then must also assume you believe that celebrating biblical traditions is likewise acceptable. Just sayin' ....

Of course they are. Why would they not be "acceptable" to me? I have asserted others' rights to practise their religions on countless occasions on the Spirituality Forum.

Did you celebrate any ancient traditions during your time as a faithful, devoted Christian?

Sure I did. Don't almost all Christians celebrate traditions?

Originally posted by HandyAndy
Is Enoshima any more primitive than South Boston on St. Patrick's Day?

Zing!

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Originally posted by Zamboner
Zing!

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Have you ever been to Ireland?

Originally posted by johnnylongwoody
Have you ever been to Ireland?

Yes. My mother is from Ballyclare in Northern Ireland and I have visited family there twice. I realize the picture is an inaccurate exaggeration on both accounts.

Originally posted by Zamboner
Yes. My mother is from Ballyclare in Northern Ireland and I have visited family there twice. I realize the picture is an inaccurate exaggeration on both accounts.

Another Nordy?

Between you and Trev33 I am surrounded by Nordies.

Did you shout for Ballyclare Comrades when they were playing???

Originally posted by johnnylongwoody
Another Nordy?

Between you and Trev33 I am surrounded by Nordies.

Did you shout for Ballyclare Comrades when they were playing???

I'm not a "Nordy", my mother is.

I am Canadian.

Originally posted by Zamboner
I'm not a "Nordy", my mother is.

I am Canadian.

OK we'll forgive you then.

Originally posted by FMF
As a matter of interest, do you think the Japanese - and other Asians - are "primitive" generally speaking, or is it just when they celebrate some centuries' old traditions? I've met a few puffed up and snide "Ugly Americans" travelling in Asia [not as many as the curious, open minded ones I've met, for sure] and your revealing remark about the Enoshima festival rather reminded me of one or two I've run into.

Are there any "puffed up and snide" "Ugly Asians"? I'm starting to think so.

Originally posted by Suzianne
Are there any "puffed up and snide" "Ugly Asians"? I'm starting to think so.

Of course. If any crop up in a chat room like this and suggest the U.S. is "primitive" - or some such - because it's unfamiliar, and not the same as Malaysia or Cambodia or Japan or Indonesia or wherever, then they will deserve whatever teasing they get for their gormless ethnocentrism. 😀

Originally posted by FMF
Of course. If any crop up in a chat room like this and suggest the U.S. is "primitive" - or some such - because it's unfamiliar, and not the same as Malaysia or Cambodia or Japan or Indonesia or wherever, then they will deserve whatever teasing they get for their gormless ethnocentrism. 😀

crops up...... 😀

-m.

Originally posted by mikelom
crops up...... 😀

-m.

It's plural - Asians - so crop up is correct.