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To preserve |
To protect and keep something, usually because it is valuable for some reason
The state preserves ancient buildings because they are part of our heritage. |
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Rituals |
Highly traditional ceremonies which have meaning for the participants
In some countries, wedding rituals continue for several days. |
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Parades |
Organized processions in public by groups of people, usually to commemorate an event.
In my home town, we have a military parade each year to mark our Independence Day. |
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To transmit |
To communicate a message, literal or symbolic
The monarchy transmit symbols of power through dress and ritual. |
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To transmit |
To communicate a message, literal or symbolic
The monarchy transmit symbols of power through dress and ritual. |
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Social memes |
Social habits or patterns which are transmitted between people
In Britain, punctuality is a social meme. |
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To transmit |
To communicate a message, literal or symbolic
The monarchy transmit symbols of power through dress and ritual. |
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Social memes |
Social habits or patterns which are transmitted between people
In Britain, punctuality is a social meme. |
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Public duty |
The willingness to serve the public or the state
Civil servants need a sense of public duty. |
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Self-sacrifice |
The willingness to suffer or die for a cause
We remember the self-sacrifice of our wartime generation each year. |
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Self-sacrifice |
The willingness to suffer or die for a cause
We remember the self-sacrifice of our wartime generation each year. |
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Cultural traditions |
Traditions carrying cultural importance
Hospitality is a great cultural tradition in Mediterranean countries. |
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Mythology, myth |
A classic story from the past which people know is not true but which carries meaning
There are old myths about gigantic animals in my part of the countryside. |
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To evoke |
To bring back memories or feelings
Our national flag evokes strong emotions whenever we see it. |
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To evoke |
To bring back memories or feelings
Our national flag evokes strong emotions whenever we see it. |
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Medieval |
Adjective for the Middle Ages, roughly 1050 to 1400 in European history.
France has some superb medieval architecture, which I saw on my gap year. |
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Ceremonies |
A ceremony is similar to a ritual, usually involving people in authority.
The government enters office with a long ceremony at the presidential palace. |
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Cultural norms |
Standards expected of behavior or ideas
In some countries, marriage between cousins is a cultural norm. |
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The fabric of society |
The way that society is connected and maintained
Drugs and crime are damaging the fabric of society. |
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The fabric of society |
The way that society is connected and maintained
Drugs and crime are damaging the fabric of society. |
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To conserve |
To preserve
Conservation of old treasures is the main role of our city museum. |
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The fabric of society |
The way that society is connected and maintained
Drugs and crime are damaging the fabric of society. |
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To conserve |
To preserve
Conservation of old treasures is the main role of our city museum. |
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To hand something down (from one generation to the next)
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To pass it from parents to children and to their children etc.
Cultural values have been handed down for hundreds of years, but now they are starting to disappear. |
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Heritage |
something inherited (=received/ handed down) by one generation from the previous generation.
Our countryside is part of our national heritage and we should preserve it carefully. |
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Heritage |
something inherited (=received/ handed down) by one generation from the previous generation.
Our countryside is part of our national heritage and we should preserve it carefully. |
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Legends |
Similar to myths, but sometimes containing an element of reality.
Robin Hood is a British legend, although most historians agree the character is based on a real person. |
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Folklore |
Old stories and myths/legends, usually transmitted verbally
African folklore is rich in stories of gods and monsters. |
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Inheritance |
Heritage
Our greatest inheritance as a nation is our independence and fighting spirit. |
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Fine art |
Art by famous or acclaimed painters
Florence in Italy is a key destination for lovers of fine art. |
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Handicrafts |
Skills of making objects by hand, and also the objects themselves
Many indigenous people make a living by selling handicrafts to tourists. |
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Opera |
A very formal play with a musical score
La Scala is the name of a famous opera venue in Italy, I’d like to visit. |
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Shanties and dirges |
Very traditional songs about basic subjects
Children sometimes sing shanties at primary school. |
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Linguistic |
About language
Linguistic skills are essential for a tour guide in the modern economy. |
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Media |
A way of communicating
Folklore is a very effective media for transmitting our cultural heritage. |
