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Here in L.A. I've spoken to Japanese who strongly believe that bonsai is part of the Japanese tradition. Westerners can imitate it, but will never grasp the essence of it. For those who hold this view, an imitation will always be below the "real thing" no matter how good it may be. They regard our bonsai activities as a curiosity but not much worth of respect.

Those who believe that are deeply ingrained in their prejudice and there is not much you or I can do about it. Usually they belong to the first generation in this country.

(I think deep inside is just plain old gelousy)

1-Jul-2005	#7
Attila Attila Soos Join Date: Jan-2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Country: USA Posts: 2,003	Here in L.A. I've spoken to Japanese who strongly believe that bonsai is part of the Japanese tradition. Westerners can imitate it, but will never grasp the essence of it. For those who hold this view, an imitation will always be below the "real thing" no matter how good it may be. They regard our bonsai activities as a curiosity but not much worth of respect. Those who believe that are deeply ingrained in their prejudice and there is not much you or I can do about it. Usually they belong to the first generation in this country. (I think deep inside is just plain old gelousy)