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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Culture: Ndere Centre (Emma Williams)
During my time at the Ndere centre I was exposed to all of the different cultural traditions, dances, and music that are throughout Uganda. The most important thing that I noticed during the performances and the time I spent behind the scenes with the performers was the appreciation and respect that they had for all of the other cultures. Although this was a mainly fun event, it showed how important culture is with sustainable development. Culture remains stable overtime, but sustainable development involves changing and improving many parts of everyday lives. How will culture change, or will it change at all as the nation strives towards sustainable development?
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Culture is an evolving thing, If it isn't carried on or preserved over time then it will die off. That is the whole point of Ndere, to educate people on different Ugandan cultures and carry them on. If Uganda continues to develop without a focus on cultural preservation then it will die off as society is influenced by outside influences and the modern day.
ReplyDeleteAs Uganda develops economically, culture becomes more important as to relating and communicating the heritage within the country. Culture changes constantly; it wasn't the same 100 years ago as it is now, especially with the inclusion of newer infrastructure and technology. Thus, centers like Ndere continue on educating people as to the traditions of the different tribes in Uganda to keep a sense of appreciation and understanding of culture.
ReplyDeleteThrough such performances, Ugandans will still be able to preserve the culture but eventually see it as a thing of the past. As we were exposed to the different tribes' perspectives, values and believes through music and dance, the future for many Ugandans will be educating them on their ancestry. Furthermore, many communities have such fixed mindsets that change won't happen for generations to come due to the slow rate at which it is changing.
ReplyDeleteMusic played by Ndere is considered traditional in that it focuses on preserving older songs and techniques. The musicians are free to share their skills on an international level, but they prefer to perform it in a controlled environment. In the more modern, secular music especially, traditional sounds survive through hybridity as culture changes.
ReplyDeleteThe culture will be forever changing, however this does not mean that the tradition and appreciation for their heritage has to change. I believe that moving forward from the ways of the past is important, but remembering the past is also crucial for sustainability. Forgetting where you came from entirely makes everyone feels more like an individual and less likely to appreciate the beauty and simplicity of the past. Without knowing what was in the past, you struggle to see not only the benefits of the advancements, but also the ways that they could be improved.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to predict exactly how culture will change, but I foresee most cultures globalizing, the traditions becoming less centric in everyday lives. While some of this change is for the better, such as increased acceptance (example, respect for women), some change cause cause individuals to lose sight of righteous values that were carried by tradition. Culture and cultural tradition create unity among people and allows them incentive to better the lives in their community. The steadfastness of this bond is crucial to the sustainability component.
ReplyDeleteCulture is always changing, I think that technology will have a big part in shaping future cultures. You can't walk down the street with seeing someone talking on the phone or looking at their smartphone, technology has already changed many cultures.
ReplyDeleteGreat post !! Thanks for sharing valuable content.
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