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Thoughts on cultural preservation and modernization



Culture is something I am big on and I understand how hard it is for communities to maintain their traditions despite the pressures of globalization and modernization:


And I talk about these because cultural preservation is critical for ensuring that the traditions and practices of different communities are not lost to history. 


Therefore, It is the responsibility of all of us to respect and preserve the cultural heritage of our communities and share it with future generations.


Yes, Globalization and modernization have brought many benefits, but they have also put tremendous pressure on traditional ways of life. 


In many cases, cultural practices are being lost as people adopt more modern lifestyles and technologies.


However, as I have noticed in my little research many communities around the world are working hard to preserve their cultural traditions. 


They recognize the value of their culture and are taking steps to ensure that it is not lost.


A good way that communities can preserve their cultural traditions is by documenting them. This might involve recording stories (folklore), songs, or traditional practices and sharing them with others.


Thank goodness for social media, because it is another good method that some communities are preserving their cultural heritage and ensuring that it gets passed down to younger generations.


These include; festivals, dance steps, crafts, culinary practices, and even language and tonality.


This might also involve teaching traditional practices to children in schools and bringing back history lessons to provide opportunities for young people to learn and engage with their cultural heritage.


I value these as being vital because it helps in preserving heritage and maintain traditions, and it is also essential for promoting diversity and understanding among different communities. 


Today we live in an era where some people are trying to force other people to live a certain lifestyle that they are not used to in the name of globalization and accepted norms.


And then you wonder why there is so much division and hostility in the world today despite all the improvements in technology that we have achieved and yet no harmony amongst us.


Because if there is respect for other people's cultures and traditions, then the issues of war, gender pronouns, and many others we are having today may largely not be in existence.


And just to say, I also understand that maybe certain things in some traditions may need to be reviewed because it was assumed based on ignorance, but even in such situations proper evidence of the alternative should be made clear and advised.



This is just a passing thought.
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