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I am glad that the conversion about [Appreciation vs Appropriation on Culture] w

atsushijp, 2023年9月27日

I am glad that the conversion about [Appreciation vs Appropriation on Culture] with JACL was a good summary of my message. (Check our Youtube for the archive if you missed it). When I talk about Cultural Topics, some often accuse me of “Dividing The Group”. The more I learn about this issue, the clearer this message becomes. Talking about Cultural Issues is the only way to connect each Culture. “Enjoying Culture” itself may look like uniting people within a specific group, yet it can exclude(ignore) those who carry the deeper experience.
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My Story here may actually divide some groups, especially when the group is made on someone’s comfort or profit. When a group is united outside of the culture, with only those who care for their own “fun”, Voices from the origin can dismiss the group. However, accepting the uncomfortableness & trying to learn more is the only way to connect in respectful form. When one concludes their fun while ignoring others’ voices, then the “Cultural Appropriation” occurs.
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I speak up with confidence on this: I am trying to include everyone. I may divide some groups initially, but it is the only way to connect us by including “Cultural Contexts” together. Sashiko is more than just making even stitches. Sashiko isn’t the practice to embrace imperfection. Please do not leave us (Japanese who practice Sashiko) behind in this trend. Please support the Sashiko’s Sustainability on thin ice.
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時に私の話は、米櫃に砂を撒かれているようなものなのかもしれません。既存する非日本語圏での「刺し子の定義」へ矛盾する形で物語を書く場合、その定義を宣伝文句にしている人は面白くないでしょうし。だからこそ、時に、「お前は(既存の楽しい)グループを壊そうとしている。不協和音を生み出すな」と非難されることもあります。「日本?知らない。でも刺し子って流行ってるし楽しいよね」という表面的な集まりであれば、私の話を聞いて離れる人もいるかもしれない。つまりは、分断を作り出している可能性は否定しません。(日本では分断は作りたくないと思っているので気を遣ってはおります)。
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ただ、本当の意味で文化を残す場合、「気持ちが良いこと」だけを押し通すのは不可能です。同一文化内であれば可能かもしれません。ただ、これだけ違いが明確な異文化間で、ある文化を残す場合は、相当の勉強が必要なわけで。その大切な過程を吹っ飛ばして「文化が大切だ」というような人にはなりたくないのです。
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2023-09-27 21:31:43




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Comments (4)

  1. Carmen Vazquez says:
    2023年9月27日 at 6:43 PM

    😍😍beautiful works 👏🙌

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  2. HSH says:
    2023年9月27日 at 7:39 PM

    🙏🏼🪷☸️🧵🪡

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  3. Mariko says:
    2023年9月28日 at 6:19 AM

    i’m glad you got connected with the JACL! do you feel like you’re finding a solid nikkei community where you are?

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  4. Kimberly Rand Van Munching says:
    2023年9月28日 at 11:05 PM

    Thank you so much for deepening this important conversation ❤️

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