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On the one hand, mosaic cultures are part of the universal heritage of humanity |
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and they are powerful means of bringing together diverse peoples and social groups. |
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Consequently, cultural integration has become indispensable |
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as a means of promoting further culture development and maintenance. |
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On the other hand, for China and many other rapidly developing countries, |
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there is a danger that age-old customs and traditions may become lost in the shadows of modernization. |
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If kung-fu, Peking opera or The Swan Lake Ballet ever perished from the earth, |
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it would be a tragedy of immeasurable proportions. |
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In my view, multi-cultures can be kept alive by the people with the time to do so, |
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and is extremely vital in ensuring a community's future development and prosperity. |
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As a consequence of successful commercialization efforts |
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unwavering government support and growing interest overseas |
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the future of cultural blending looks brighter and more secure than ever before. |
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