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What measures can we take to preserve our cultural roots better?

Start Date: 27-09-2023
End Date: 30-11-2023

It is an indisputable fact that our culture narrates our story, and our heritage sites chronicle our history. Although the history of our indigenous culture is often scarce in ...

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What measures can we take to preserve our cultural roots better?

It is an indisputable fact that our culture narrates our story, and our heritage sites chronicle our history. Although the history of our indigenous culture is often scarce in written records, it has been lovingly passed down through generations via oral traditions, including folklore and poetry. Additionally, we can draw insights from the histories of more developed civilizations in the past.

In the present day, our responsibility lies in the preservation and safeguarding of the knowledge and treasures we have already unearthed and what we currently understand. Our ancestors exemplified self-reliance, leading simple yet healthy lives while cherishing and respecting the natural world.

Some of the ways to hold on to our cultural roots, are through the simple process of reviving age-old customs, including our traditional culinary practices, native dialects, art & craft, sustainable agriculture and so on. We must also embrace rituals that pay homage to nature and the spirits, including the roles of our local priests and their divine connections.

In our modernised and busy lives, it is crucial that we reconnect with our roots by visiting our villages and learning from the wisdom of our parents and elders. They represent the last generation to experience life before modernization and may be the last witnesses of a bygone era. Engaging in dialogue with our parents and elders allows us to uncover the authentic life stories of village existence, the wisdom of our grandparents, and the customs that define us, ensuring this knowledge isn't lost as they hold the last threads of our past.

Similarly, maintaining and preserving our historical sites is of utmost importance. By doing so, we can confidently narrate our cultural story to those beyond the borders of Arunachal Pradesh.

State treasures like Ita Fort, Malinithan, Parshuram Kund, etc. possess both historical and mythological significance. These sites hold the secrets of centuries past and are an integral part of our heritage, and it's our duty to protect this legacy with pride.

It would be deeply regrettable if we were unable to converse in our native dialect or lacked basic knowledge of our state and its cultural heritage when questioned. In the face of such an inquiry, our silence would be a poignant testament to our neglect. To avoid such embarrassment, we must commit to learning, preserving, protecting, and sharing the invaluable legacy of our history, culture, and traditions. It is our duty and privilege to do so with pride and dedication.

Inviting citizens of Arunachal Pradesh to share their views on how we can preserve our cultural identity better while going hand in hand with changing times.

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CHANDA NAGARAJU 1 year 4 months ago

Conservation encompasses all those actions taken toward the long-term preservation of cultural heritage. Activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventive care, supported by research and education.

CHANDA NAGARAJU 1 year 4 months ago

Learn and speak your ancestral language to preserve your culture's perspective and outlook on life and the world. Interview elders in your community to create a cultural record of your beliefs and traditions that you can pass on to others.

CHANDA NAGARAJU 1 year 4 months ago

We can also preserve traditional customs by participating in practices like cooking recipes passed down through the generations or teaching children how to dance traditional dances. Visit historic sites related to your culture, attend events hosted by cultural centers' or even take trips abroad if possible!

CHANDA NAGARAJU 1 year 4 months ago

Maintaining and preserving our historical sites is of utmost importance. By doing so, we can confidently narrate our cultural story to those beyond the borders of Arunachal Pradesh. State treasures like Ita Fort, Malinithan, Parshuram Kund, etc. possess both historical and mythological significance.

BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago

What is a true statement about culture?
Culture is the entire way of life of a group of people. Culture includes both symbolic and material elements. Culture acts as a lens through which one views the world and is passed on from one generation to the next. All of these statements about culture are true.

BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago

What is preservation of tradition custom and culture?
The preservation of traditions and culture is an act to preserve, protect and maintain cultural beliefs, practices, values and customs of a specific society, community or region.

BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago

What are the ways to preserve our culture?
Culture can be preserved of the following:-
1.By visiting a museum and going on tour to the cultural sites.
2.Reading literature and poem on the culture of the place.
3.Imparting cultural knowledge to the next generation.

BrahmDevYadav 1 year 6 months ago

What do we think is the most important aspect of culture?
Language is one of the most important parts of any culture. It is the way by which people communicate with one another, build relationships and create a sense of community.