By Kenneth Guimond CULTURE, TRADITION, AND UNIQUENESS....... In the realm of an increasing integration in the world and proximity of available travel and experience abroad for almost every territory, the exposure to a wide variety of nuances of many flavours is easily achieved. There are numerous dimensions to the advent of opportunity in the sharing of cultural interpretation and relations amongst unique peoples and once distant, but now not so distant lands. The propensity toward fulfilling curiosity and the experiential factor have magnified over recent decades. The value of experience and enjoyment versus interdependence is the topic of this writing. view on the direction of political constituencies and the inherent design yielded by comprehensive infrastructure. The pureness of a nation, territory, province, country, state, commonwealth, sovereignty and all the origins and specificities that define a people need be emphasized, maintained, and preserved in their most authentic form. The “melting pot” theory, I am afraid, does not win favour on any level. To support the absence of prejudice and equality, to its appropriate and designated extent, is a fine policy and must be supported. Yet, discrimination and compliance to a forced and synthetic system is proving ineffective on a consistent basis. There are two highlighted aspects to societal improvement. These attributes are of economic nature, as well as ethnic, patriotic, religious, geographic, political, legal, linguistic, and ideological propensity. Many wonderful characteristics define a people. Uniformity, linear governmentalism, one dimensional fathom, standardized currency and exchange unit, and arbitrary normative conditions that reduce and dilute pureness are removing the distinction in identity and the opportunity to enjoy historical reference in any given environment. If this were a dedicated etude of conventional economics, the emphasis would be placed on the “invisible hand” and far less allowance of any type of foreign intervention in the development and respect for tradition. The topic arose when pondering the marketing approach to “Oriental” or “Far Eastern” apparel regarding entrance into the United States marketplace, and perhaps other westernized destinations. It is clever to share the motif of the unique styles from homogeneous cultures through the marketing process. Indeed, it is also an entrepreneurial venture that seeks profit by introducing an ordinary product from one culture into the social centre of another. Some adjustments need be made in order to enhance appeal as well as accommodate interpretation, understanding, and accent desire. A sharing occurs and an incorporation of an orthodox integrity flairs into an atmosphere of initial ambiguity, although tediously calculated. Localization occurs in technology, fashion, services, branding and re-branding, as well as a complete dossier of international efforts to migrate into new territory. The key is cultural acceptance. The modification addresses needs and encourages acclimation to innovative approaches to act as alternatives, yet comfortable enough as to be non-intrusive and too much of a challenging change. The essence remains the same, yet the outward appearance may vary. As an example noted, a dress is a dress, yet the fabric, texture, overall style, length, décor, ambience envisioned, and image presented may offer an excitement on a distinct cultural level. The progressive effect may offer a fad or trend, and set a basis for further enjoyment and a satisfaction by way of eliminating boredom with the existing product, or even indulging in a more proficient or practical product offering. The main point, hence, relies on a cultural uniqueness. Tradition plays also a critical role. Identity with origin and respective uniqueness is paramount. The ability to recognize innate attributes within the cultural proximity is essential. In the dynamic progression of global integration, these foundational elements are becoming abandoned for a purported dream that may never come true and the rudiments, as a result, may never be recoverable. This is alarming. Irreversibility and disintegration from ones heritage are dangerous maneuvers. Revolutionizing continents with a macroeconomic system is a novel tactic, yet has proven ineffective in practical use. Sacrificing identity is also disturbing through many forms of dilution. This gravitation towards a “unified” world is premised on a combative, counterproductive, and diametrically opposed and construed dichotomy that provides little promise for the insightful and true visionaries. Improvement is fine, but not at the expense of cultural identity in its many forms of beauty.
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 09:58:42 +0000
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