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- 2. Customs, beliefs, or practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a community, family, or society, often involving rituals, ceremonies, holidays, or behaviors that reflect cultural heritage, values, and identity. Traditions contribute to a sense of belonging, continuity, and shared experience among people.
- 4. A system of beliefs, practices, rituals, ethics, and values concerning the nature of existence, the universe, and the divine, typically involving devotion, worship, prayer, and adherence to sacred texts or teachings, and providing guidance on moral, ethical, and existential questions.
- 8. The art form and cultural expression consisting of organized sound, rhythm, melody, harmony, and lyrics created or performed by musicians, singers, or composers using instruments, voices, or electronic equipment, conveying emotions, stories, or messages to listeners and reflecting cultural identity, traditions, and values.
- 10. A system of communication consisting of spoken, written, or signed words, symbols, and rules for expressing ideas, thoughts, emotions, and information, shared by members of a community, culture, or society, facilitating social interaction, identity, and cultural expression.
- 11. A joyful or festive observance, event, or gathering held to commemorate a significant occasion, achievement, holiday, or milestone, such as a birthday, anniversary, religious festival, national holiday, or cultural tradition, often involving feasting, music, dance, and community participation.
- 12. A formal or solemn ritual or event conducted for a specific purpose or occasion, such as a religious, cultural, or social celebration, gathering, or observance, often involving prescribed actions, speeches, music, attire, or symbols to mark important rites of passage or transitions.
- 14. The legacy, history, or cultural inheritance passed down from previous generations, including tangible and intangible aspects such as artifacts, monuments, languages, customs, rituals, stories, and knowledge, that shape the identity and values of a community, nation, or ethnic group.
- 15. A traditional practice, behavior, or rule that is widely accepted and followed within a particular society, group, or community, often passed down through generations and observed in daily life, social interactions, ceremonies, or etiquette, reflecting cultural norms and values.
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- 1. The body of written or spoken works, including poetry, prose, fiction, drama, essays, and storytelling, produced by authors, poets, playwrights, and storytellers within a culture, society, or civilization, reflecting historical, social, and cultural contexts, and conveying ideas, emotions, and experiences to readers.
- 3. The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, myths, legends, and superstitions passed down orally or through cultural practices within a society or group, often reflecting the collective wisdom, values, and experiences of a community and providing insights into its worldview and identity.
- 5. An acceptance, conviction, or trust in something as true, real, or meaningful, often based on faith, intuition, tradition, or personal experience, and shaping individual and collective attitudes, behaviors, values, and worldviews within a cultural, religious, or philosophical context.
- 6. The traditional cooking styles, ingredients, recipes, and culinary practices associated with a particular region, culture, or ethnic group, reflecting local geography, climate, history, agriculture, and cultural preferences, and often celebrated for its flavors, aromas, and diversity.
- 7. A form of expressive movement or physical activity performed rhythmically to music, sound, or silence, often in a social, ceremonial, or artistic context, conveying emotions, stories, or cultural themes through gestures, postures, and choreography, and fostering social cohesion, communication, and celebration.
- 9. Objects, tools, implements, or items of material culture created, used, or modified by humans in the past, typically with historical, archaeological, or cultural significance, such as pottery, tools, weapons, clothing, artwork, coins, or religious relics, providing insights into ancient societies and civilizations.
- 13. A ceremonial or symbolic act or behavior performed according to prescribed customs, traditions, or religious beliefs, often involving gestures, prayers, chants, offerings, or symbolic objects, to mark significant events, transitions, or milestones in life, such as births, weddings, or funerals.