Traditional Practice

A Traditional Practice is a customary activity that is passed down within a community through generations as traditional knowledge.

• Context:
  • It can range from strictly preserved ancient practices to those that have evolved while retaining core traditional elements.
  • It can maintain cultural continuity and heritage, linking past and present generations.
  • It can be threatened by modernization, globalization, and cultural assimilation, which may lead to the loss of traditional knowledge and practices.
  • It can a Revitalized Traditional Practice (through preservation efforts).
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• Example(s):
  • Traditional Cultural Practices (encompass long-standing Rituals, Ceremonies, and Customs), such as:
    • the practice of Kabuki theater in Japanese Culture, which has been performed for centuries.
    • the Inti Raymi Festival celebrated by the Quechua People in Peru, honoring the sun god Inti.
    • the making of Totem Poles by the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest.
    • the traditional Weaving Techniques of the Navajo People in North America.
    • the Tihar Festival in Nepal, which celebrates the bond between humans and animals.
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  • Traditional Agricultural Practices, such as:
    • the traditional Crop Rotation Techniques used in sustainable agriculture.
    • the Three Sisters Planting method practiced by Indigenous peoples of North America.
    • the ancient Rice Terracing methods used in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia.
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  • Traditional Craftsmanship and Trades, such as:
    • the Apprenticeship System in traditional crafts and trades.
    • the Blacksmithing Techniques handed down through generations in various cultures.
    • the Pottery Making traditions of the Mata Ortiz in Mexico.
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  • Traditional Medicinal Practices, such as:
    • the use of Ayurvedic Medicine in India, a system of traditional medicine with ancient roots.
    • the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture and herbal remedies.
    • the application of Shamanic Healing techniques among various Indigenous peoples.
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  • Traditional Culinary Practices, such as:
    • the preparation of traditional Kimchi in Korean culture.
    • the making of Sourdough Bread using ancient fermentation techniques.
    • the traditional Ceremonial Cacao Preparation practiced by the Mayan people.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Modern Cultural Practice, such as a contemporary music concert.
  • a Pop Culture Trend, which is often transient and not deeply rooted in tradition.
• See: Traditional Heritage, Cultural Identity, Tradition Preservation, Ethnic Tradition, Folk Culture, Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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