Globalisation has critically turned the world into a global village. People have been sharing about their cultures hence reducing the diversity thereof. For instance, people have adopted the culture of wearing name brands using certain vehicles or phones that describe their social class. The interconnections in the world come with some benefits. However, it poses some threat of losing some of the indigenous traditions and cultures that have been helpful to society. In other words, some traditions ought to be preserved to the latter. The following are some of the world’s oldest traditions that various communities have preserved despite the recent developments in terms of technology.

Peruvian Weaving

The Peruvian weaving is well preserved by the descendants of Incas, who were formally known for their techniques in weaving different kinds of items. In the olden days, men and elderly boys used to work in the land while women and bigger girls used to tender children, cook for their families and practice weaving. Weaving was one of the art passed from one generation to the other. It was used as a symbol of unity and played a part in representing the kind of religion adored by the Peruvian community. However, with modernization, traditional weaving has been wavering. Luckily, people like Nilda Callanaupa, the founder and the director of the centre of traditional textiles in Cusco, have adopted the Peruvian weaving technique to revive it. The art of preserving this weaving technique has also provided economic benefits to women through job creation.

Hand Weaving in Italy

This is arguably one of the oldest traditions dominating for years. The tradition is among the techniques that the mediaeval and renaissance textile traditions have inspired in Italy. It is among the techniques that have been preserved for ages. In other words, despite the modernization techniques replacing the olden days of weaving, women in Italy have been passing on this technique from one generation to the other. Many women nowadays spend their time weaving different kinds of textiles as their daughters curiously learn from them. The aspect has enhanced the continuity of this tradition despite the recent developments that have transformed the textile industry across the globe.

Rock Art

In South Africa, more than 130 ancient rocks are dotted in their reserves, and each depicts some of the oldest forms of tradition that was adored in the olden days. For instance, the bushmen are believed to have lived in the nation more than 120,000 years ago. Most used oxide pigments made from ochre or animal blood to depict their cultural and spiritual endeavours in rocks. Some of these ingenious methods have maintained their legacy to date. Some arts depict some rare birds, eland, and some of the objects used as gods. Such aspects have been adopted by some communities who have continually preserved some of these traditions in the name of honouring their ancestors. Preserving some of these traditions have been critical in educating modern society on how the ancestors adopted to create peace and live in harmony.