I also liked this video. I used to show it in my intro to linguistics class. It portrays the beauty of language in a highly condensed form.

Did you make this vase in the picture? Are you using it now? Looks very good.

You articulated your beliefs about what language is and what learning a second language for the individual and for the society. Very interesting. I share some of the ambivalence you felt toward language learning and will look forward to reading your journal posts to learn more about the teaching of English in your country (and how you attempt to address some of the gaps as you see).