61. But history has ensured that language is important to the islanders and the struggle for cultural influence which starts in the classroom continues through to politics. 62. Under pressure from Islamic conservatives and hardliners, parliamnent is soon to debate the issue as part of moves to check Western cultural influence. 63. While Cuba has a long Roman Catholic tradition from its Spanish colonial past, its transplanted African cultural influences, including religious ones, are very strong. 64. Several officials and clergymen have warned against the risks of Western cultural influences if a large number of tourists were admitted. 65. Singapore, a staunch propagator of traditional Asian family values, has been wary of foreign broadcasts and alien cultural influences. 66. The Iranian parliament is soon to debate a proposal to ban the possession of satellite equipment as part of moves to check Western cultural influence. 67. The Iranian parliament on Tuesday banned the use of foreign words in government offices as part of efforts to check Western cultural influences. 68. The Paris exhibition is arranged chronologically arranged into three parts, illustrating changing cultural influences as it was buffeted by invasions and wars. |