CULTURE

Cultural heritage

Traditions, languages, or artifacts passed down from previous generations

Intangible heritage

Non-physical aspects of culture, such as folklore, customs, and beliefs

Cultural preservation

The act of protecting cultural traditions and heritage

Cultural assimilation

When one culture gradually adopts the customs of another

Cultural diversity

The presence of multiple cultural or ethnic groups within a society

Globalisation

Increased worldwide interconnectedness, often affecting local traditions

Westernisation

The spread of Western values and lifestyle to other parts of the world

Multicultural society

A society that consists of people from different cultural backgrounds

Traditional values

Long-established beliefs and norms within a culture

Cultural identity

The identity or feeling of belonging to a particular culture

Homogenisation of culture

The process where diverse cultures become similar or uniform

Indigenous culture

The culture of the native or original inhabitants of a region

Modernisation

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits

Cultural integration

The process of blending different cultures into a unified society

Intercultural communication

Interaction between people from different cultural backgrounds

Cultural conflict

Tensions that arise when cultural values or practices clash

Promote cultural understanding

Encourage mutual respect and appreciation between different cultures

Threaten cultural traditions

Put local customs at risk, often due to external influence

Safeguard cultural practices

Protect and maintain traditional customs and activities

Art forms

Creative expressions like music, dance, painting, etc., representing culture