Cultural heritage

In memetics, units of cultural information are called generally as memes. In similar simplicity the passing on one cultural unit of information can be expressed through a framework where person A passes on meme M to a person B. Then, the person B passes that relatively the same form of meme M to a person C, wherein the replication of the meme M had occurred in all three, A, B, and C, as the person A had also been a person to which it was propagated. The asymmetric nature of the memes is essential to understand in the frameworks on how cultures move forwards through time, but it is a matter I will explain in another article.

With its ecological system of brackish water forest of coco palm trees, its beautiful water network, its green island of Cu Lao Cham full of the sea swallows, Hoi An, a pearl that brightens and brightens when rubbed, is gradually putting its rough appearance off to expose its refinedness and charming beauty, from which a young and lively vital force of a good0nature and graceful and comes.

The craft of 'Tie & Dye', typically known as 'Bandhni' or 'Bandhej' in Gujarat is practiced in several areas of the state. The term 'Bandhni' is derived from the Hindi word 'Bandhan', this means 'tying'. Bandhni from Jamnagar, Anjar and Bhuj are particularly renowned. The Bandhnis from these areas differ from those of other regions in terms of designs and craftsmanship. In Jamnagar, Bandhni work is done on a special type of silky material. Initially, Bandhni work was done only on sarees. Later on, Bandhni salwar kameezes began to be produced. Nowadays, there are many items available in Bandhni, ranging from blouses and scarves to bedsheets and ties. Usually, Bandhni is done in bright colors such as red, green and black. Handmade colors were used earlier; but the scenario has changed now. The traditional patterns used in Bandhnis are dots, squares, waves and stripes. Bandhni is generally done on cotton, silk or satin material. The communities of Muslim Khatris in Kutchh have been doing Bandhni work since generations.
The Chewa people are known for their love of farming and in particular for their craftsmanship - the women for their pottery skills and the men for their skills in making bamboo basketry, hoes, axes, arrows, reed mats and palm tree leaf mats. The men are also good hunters and fishermen and these skills are believed to bring honour to manhood. The Chewa are hard working people who are known to despise any form of laziness believing that it leads to the demeaning practice of begging.

The word 'Tonga' means 'independent' and it confirms the theory that originally the Tonga people did not have a centralised political structure but lived in independent family units. Traditionally chieftainship was not part of the Tonga tradition. Rather, priests and rainmakers were seen to be more important leaders. It was only when the colonial administration was creating its leadership structure that chiefs were assigned to the Tonga people. As a result of the changes brought on by the colonial administration, chieftaincy is now an integral part of Tonga politics.

During the period of Purisma, a church mass is celebrated every morning. These masses are the starting point for the day's procession to a specific barrio. A rosary is read at the barrio in early evening after which chichi (a traditional drink made from maiz) and sweets are distributed to the people. A few hours later the procession of the Virgin returns to the Church.

Days before the ritual local beer is brewed and visitors begin to congregate in the village and the excitement brews. On the day of the ceremony traditional hymns are sung to the Toka-Leya ancestors whom the people believe their chief, Chief Mukuni, is a living representative. The ceremony begins with a 40km walk away from the Mukuni Village and towards the Victoria Falls. On arrival the young men smear themselves with white clay from the river bed and they do this to demonstrate their purity to the spirits. They also use fresh green leaves to complete the ritual costume.

The reigning Chief Monze celebrates the Lwiindi Gonde Ceremony by eating the first meal of the new season's harvest. Traditional songs are sung to praise the first Chief Monze, Mukulukulu, a Chief who the local people believe sends the rains. Chief Mukulukulu is believed to be the first rainmaker and a trusted advisor and herbalist.

Containing the wisdom of 5,000 years old civilization, our rich Indian culture is full of knowledge and education. There are folklores that entertain, expand the vision and at the same time impart values. Many Indian companies are now bringing up products that incorporate the virtues of Indian tradition and package them in a manner that suits the fantasies of modern day kids exposed to internet, video games and hi-fi electronic gadgets.