[lojban] Re: Auditions

[Ali Sajid <ali.sajid.imami@gmail.com>]

Foods:
Traditions vary by regions. But an essential part is "Roti", a kind of
bread. And rice. They are used with what we call "salan", which is
something cooked to eat with. There are usually no "courses".

Numbers and letters:
There is a luck association with "7", and also holiness. And No
specific associations in letters.

Clothing, i'll dig up pictures. :)

On Aug 5, 10:19 pm, Lindar <lindartheb...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > As for the culture of Pakistan/India is concerned, here's what i have.
>
> > People here are very focused on families. They considers families, big
> > families, as a blessing. Mostly there are atleast three generations
> > living together under one roof.
>
> This sounds absolutely horrifying by western standards, and this is
> one of the many culture-clashes that I've noticed in trying to piece
> together our culture-puzzle. In most 'western' cultures, independence
> is strongly emphasised. Some people will be 'family people' and spend
> a lot of time visiting relatives/parents, and some will not, but it's
> very strongly emphasised that children should leave home as soon as
> possible.
>
> > There is an extreme focus on traditions and symbolism. Almost all
> > stuff in Indian/Hindu Culture is symbolic. And so is most of Islamic/
> > Pakistani culture.
>
> We were hoping to do this as well (numbers, symbols, colours, flowers,
> etc.), but it's very difficult to come up with something precise
> because so many cultures have conflicting views on things. The number
> 4 in Japan is considered bad luck because it is pronounced the same
> way as the word 'death'. In English-speaking places, the number 13 is
> considered bad luck, but 4 is not. I think it would be lovely to have
> symbology in everything, but that seems near possible to draw from
> other cultures, and we may have to start coming up with our own
> independent system of symbology.
>
> > They are very hospitable, and consider guests a blessing.
>
> THIS sounds like something fantastic that we definitely want to use.
>
> > The kids usually live with their parents almost all there life.
>
> Again, this sounds horrifying by my cultural standards. I love my
> mother, but I'd sooner strangle her to death than live with her my
> entire life, and I know for a fact she feels the same way.
>
> > I'm kinda at a loss at what other stuff i should write, so i'll answer
> > both questions, and update it when i can think of more stuff. :)
>
> What about foods, colours, numbers, letters, types of friendships,
> courting, relationships, clothing?

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