In all of human existence, people’s heritage serves as the foundation of things that humans can relate to. The intricate representation of humanity, our heritage, serves as threads that bind our roots, shaping our identity and influencing our perceptions of the world. As the poet Naomi Shihab Nye tells in her poem titled “The Red Brocade”, our heritage is not merely a collection of artifacts or traditions; it is a living, breathing testament to the resilience and richness of human history. Translated, it says “The roots of the tree sustain its fruit”. This dicho encaptures the importance of heritage in nourishing and grounding our cultural roots. Heritage preservation is not merely a matter of nostalgia; it is a fundamental aspect of cultural …show more content…
Globalization, cultural assimilation, and the spoiling of traditional practices pose existential challenges to the preservation of our cultural legacy. The loss of heritage not only diminishes the richness of individuals’ cultural heritage, but also destroys our sense of belonging and identity. Younger generations, growing up in an increasingly raw world, risk losing touch with their cultural roots, leading to a sense of disconnection and alienation with the people they are associated with or around. Global economic forces, rapid urbanization, and technological advancements pose significant challenges to the preservation of traditional practices, languages, and cultural artifacts. Furthermore, the erosion of heritage results in the loss of invaluable knowledge, wisdom, and cultural practices that have been refined and passed down through generations and generations. In “The Red Brocade”, the author passionately describes the struggle of a Palestinian woman to preserve her cultural heritage amidst the upheaval of war and displacement. The loss of heritage not only ruins our collective heritage, but also deprives us of diverse perspectives and insights that enrich the human
In any given culture, people are proud of their heritage. However, when an individual of one group meets with people of another, and the element of ignorance is added, the individual will be socially ostracized. Of mixed descent, Rayon...
Something that has always fascinated me is the confrontation with a completely different culture. We do not have to travel far to realize that people really lead different lives in other countries and that the saying "Home sweet home" often applies to most of us. What if we suddenly had to leave our homes and settle somewhere else, somewhere where other values and beliefs where common and where people spoke a different language? Would we still try to hang on to the 'old home' by speaking our mother tongue, practising our own religion and culture or would we give in to the new and exciting country and forget our past? And what would it be like for our children, and their children? In Identity Lessons - Contemporary Writing About Learning to Be American I found many different stories telling us what it is like to be "trapped" between two cultures. In this short essay I aim to show that belonging to two cultures can be very confusing.
...e to preserve traditional culture as well as be a part of modern culture is discussed within the exhibit. We can see this struggle in a scene depicted in the exhibit of women weaving in a modern home with a traditional room, while the men sit on the couch and read comic books. We see the melding together of tradition and modernization. Traditions like weaving and pastoral life in the Diné home serve as a teaching tool to remind young people where they come from and who they are as Diné people. It shows them how to be Diné in a colonized world. While maintaining tradition had become difficult at points in their journey, Diné persevered and adapted to change while maintaining tradition. They remain one of the largest groups of indigenous peoples in the Southwest today.
Bentley, Jerry H., and Herbert F. Ziegler. Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the past. Boston: McGraw Hill, 2000. Print.
Think of the term ‘globalization’. Your first thought may be of people from all corners of the Earth exchanging ideas, views, products, and so much more. Appiah introduces his article by describing a scene of a traditional Wednesday festival in the town of Kumasi. He allows the reader to visualize the traditions held by those in attendance, but begins his case by providing details of men on their cellphones and holding conversations on contemporary topics such as H.I.V/AIDS. When Appiah speaks of “contamination,” he highlights the way one culture is influenced by another accepting an exchange of ideas. In his article he asks, “why do people in these places sometimes feel that their identities are threatened?” (Appiah). This question raises a topic that is central to the unification of peoples’ ideals and cultures...
The “red earth, black earth, yellow earth, [and] white earth” describe different races that are present in the world (l. 12). However, this imagery is not confined to signify races, but can also refer to different genders, religions, nationalities, and so on. The juxtaposition of the various colors emphasizes how different people can be from each other. However, the repetition of the word “earth” emphasizes how the earth is a common factor among all people and unites the human race together. All kinds of people are present in the world and each characteristic that defines humans adds to their identities, yet there is always something that connects everyone together. For example, one’s heritage is a significant factor in determining an identity. Each person is “evidence of her [their mother’s] life, and her mother’s” and so on (l. 8-9). Heritage highlights traits that have been passed down from generation to generation, further accentuating the importance of remembering one’s past – or ancestors – in order to help justify characteristics of their
Duncan’s (1991) analysis of western museums is defined through the theme of “durable objects” as a criterion to judge the heritage of American and European art as a ritual of the modern state. In this manner western art museums are built like “temples” as a symbolic and figurative representation of greatness of western culture throughout the world: “[They] are more like the traditional ceremonial monuments that museum buildings often emulate—classical temples” (Duncan 90). This interpretation of American/European museums defines a dominant source of cultural heritage that ritualizes
In particular, when discussing the possession of cultural heritage, Appiah believes that from the point of view of cosmopolitanism, cultural and artistic objects do not belong to a particular nation or country, because artists absorbed the essence of diversified civilization and culture in the process of its creation. Therefore they should belong to all mankind. For exam...
Marcus Gravy once said, “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” However, why is embracing pride in culture looked upon by different perspectives as a society? When expressing feelings of culture, there may be some benefits and hardships, as it is a common exposure that is experienced by many minority groups. This idea of the complexities of expressing culture that impacts individuals is explored in the short stories as “How to Pronounce Knife”, by author Souvankham Thammavongsa, and “The Jade Peony”, by author Wayson Choy, both illustrate that embracing pride in cultural identity can be a double-edged sword as it brings challenges to pursue dignity due to the pressure of assimilation,
To begin with, culture is something that may change evolve within time but culture is something that come with your heritage or your ethnicity the traditions and things that happen that make up your culture like how your parents raised you are culture. In the informational text “ What is cultural identity” by Elise Trumbull and Maria Pacheco, and in the personal essay “Ethnic Hash” by Patricia Williams, there are similarities and differences in how each writer conveys their message about cultural identity. Based upon their research, Trumbull and Pacheco present the idea that culture changes and that it will never stay the same, while Williams uses her personal experience to develop the idea that many things influence cultural inheritage but
In “Moko Jumbie” the presence of the Moko Jumbies serves as a powerful reminder of the Afro-Caribbean communities rich cultural heritage and the importance of maintaining traditions passed down through generations. Similarly, in “When We Were Birds” Yejide is the symbol of tradition. As she takes on this new matriarch position within her family, she becomes the essence of memories. Although this gift she has could be looked at as more of a curse, it just represents family tradition and connecting the past and the present. Through both narratives, the audience is reminded of the importance of cherishing cultural traditions and keeping memories alive as a means of understanding and preserving one’s cultural identity and heritage.
Finding out about antiques, relics, and customs through narrating has formed who I am. These three things have inhabited of all societies to realize who they are. Family customs demonstrate how individuals experience their lives and cooperate with others. They additionally indicate how individuals respond when a relative weds into a group of an alternate ethnic foundation. Relics are great cases of material things that can instruct about one 's family history. Antiquities show who individuals are. This is valid for every single ethnic foundation.
In the face of adversity, bonds are formed that transcend the boundaries of language, culture, and background. We fought side by side, united by a common cause. As I’ve traveled through distant lands, I’ve encountered a rich tapestry of people and cultures. From bustling markets overflowing with life to serene temples resonating with prayers, each place has its own unique story to tell. It’s been a humbling experience to witness the diversity and beauty of the
Lamia Joreige is a visual artist and filmmaker whose work has been focused on the loss of the ‘truth’ in one’s own memory. As a consequence, finding out the truth is an impossible thing that can never be attained. ‘A Journey’ is a 41 minute essay film – documentary that Joreige release in 2006, one month prior to the Lebanese-Israeli war. The film was written, shot and directed by Lamia Joreige over a period from 1999 till 2006. The filmmaker shows how 3 generations of the Joreige family “position themselves vis-à-vis the Palestinian cause and the Lebanese war” .
...troversy as all countries have lost, to a great or lesser extent, treasures of national renown and significance over time. Wars, theft, treasure seeking, changing boundaries and migration have all in some way contributed to this diaspora of art. There is clear evidence that the historic placing of objects in locations remote from their origin has on occasion afforded protection and preservation, The Elgin Marbles in The British Museum being a case in point. However, given the overarching principle of self determination it is difficult to argue that serendipitous historic placement is sufficient reason for items of true national heritage to be kept indefinitely. A world-wide system of touring exhibitions and cultural exchange, with context being provided by the originating society may provide the natural progression to the accessible widening of people’s experiences.