#Cultural Heritage

The Vital Roots of Identity: History and Culture

Expanding on Garvey’s warning, history is replete with examples where cultural amnesia leads to disintegration. After periods of colonialism or forced assimilation, many Indigenous communities have struggled to reclaim their traditions and languages. The erasure of histories—as seen in the expulsion of the Acadians in 18th-century Canada—often results in generational trauma and a diminished sense of self, demonstrating the high cost of severed roots. [...]

He Who Has Never Been to the Great Wall Is Not a True Man - Chinese Proverb

The Great Wall is often seen as a symbol of perseverance, human ingenuity, and resilience. To have visited it is akin to embracing these values and characteristics. [...]