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BEST Writing IELTS Task 2, 3rd November
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
IELTS WRITING TASK 2 (AC + GT)
In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing. What do you think are the causes of this?
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Traditional festivals and cultural celebrations are on the verge of disappearance in many parts of the world even though they have paramount importance to the uniqueness of a country and a group of people. Globalization, less adherence to the traditional ways of life, and technological developments, in my opinion, are the main reasons for this great shift and I believe that patriotism and respect for someone’s own cultural aspects could be the answer to this problem.
To begin with, the New Year’s eve, Halloween. western ceremonies have become more popular these days than the traditional festivals in many countries. For instance, in many Asian countries, the New Year is a more prominent celebration than their century-old festivals. Globalisation, the internet, and satellite TV channels have made a lasting impression on young to accept foreign cultures even more. No doubt the traditional ways of life no longer have an appeal to the modern generation and thus they have inclined to accept global culture over their own ones.
In regards to preventing this development, parents and teachers should teach the younger students the value of their own culture. There is nothing wrong with knowing about the foreign culture but when they become our main culture, problems arise. As citizens of a country, we must not forget our history, tradition, and culture. Thus the patriotic feelings should be nurtured to be even better citizens and prevent the detrimental effects of alien cultures. Moreover, more chapters on the academic syllabus should be dedicated to teaching the students about our true identity, cultural aspects, and traditions. This will create a sense of respect and adherence to our own culture.
To conclude, each tradition has its own set of traditional occasions and events which should be more emphasised than the foreign traditions. Building up an acute sense of patriotism and respect for our own culture is required to save our true cultural identity.
