Re: Is language necessary for preservation of culture?

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Keta Nannithamby wrote:
>
> Is the Language necessary for preservation of the culture?
>
> I like to have the answers to this question based on the minorities
> like Chineese living western world?
> (ie. Should the Chineese in North America preserve thier language
> in order to preserve the Chineeese Culture among the future
> generations)
>
> thanks a lot
>
> Keta N
> E-mail: infotek@aracnet.net

I would say that (*if* it is not exactly essential) it is definately the
MOST sure and easiest way to continue the transfer of cultural
information.

Shanon

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