Interesting post GT. I would agree with the others. You definitely have a native culture available. How much you choose to identify with it and how much it influences you is up to you.

Other cultures are always interesting. Absorbing them fully can give you interesting insites into the one you live in. I remember once seeing my family after a day seeing only locals (we were the only outsiders withing three days walk) and thinking they were "normal" people in fancy dress and make up...

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