The Dark Shadow Shrine

embrace the darkness; that you may see the light nestled within it......

Thursday, April 03, 2014

Preservation of traditional buildings a worthy cause?

For those who did the tradition essay and compre recently, consider the articles below on how tradition has become commercialised and inauthentic, and that preservation of them may not serve as reminders of our past heritage because we only retain the exterior form/facade and neglect or compromise the interior......Note tradition is not just about traditional/heritage buildings, but also food, practices, celebration of festivals, attire, etc....Think mooncakes with ice-cream within instead of traditional fillings; think also eating of dumplings during Dumping Festival without knowing the meaning behind it.....

Sample Qn:
How important is it for people in your society to retain a sense of tradition? (Cam 2010)

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