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How technological innovation helps me tell Albania's stories. | Alice Taylor | TEDxTBU
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-02 16:02
Cultural Preservation Concerns - Traditional practices like Jeambala are disappearing due to migration and lack of continuation [2][3][4] - Fabric weaving, despite efforts to train young women, faces decline as younger generations are not continuing the tradition [5] - Traditional mourning songs are becoming rare, with fewer individuals practicing and passing on the knowledge [5] - Traditional methods of making Jubleta are endangered, even with UNESCO recognition [5] - Traditional tattooing practices among women in northern Albania are fading, replaced by negative perceptions [5][6] - Naming traditions that reflect historical resistance are being forgotten by younger generations [6][7][8][9] - Unique customs like discarding and renaming children after surviving illness are at risk of disappearing [11][12] - Traditional weaving of rugs is threatened as younger generations are leaving the practice [13] - Dialectal variations in the Albanian language are being lost as people adopt standard forms, especially in the diaspora [13][14][15] - Traditional clothing is less frequently worn, even for special occasions, impacting cultural identity [16][17]
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Nick Szabo· 2025-10-02 07:12
RT Jim Chimirie 🇬🇧🎗 (@JChimirie66677)Another British tradition quietly taken off air. Another shrug from the @BBC. This time it's the Boat Race - first broadcast on radio in 1927, on television since 1938 - dropped after nearly a century. Why? Not low viewing figures: last year's men's and women's races pulled in more people than the Masters and Formula One. Not cost: it's cheap by sports standards and pumps millions into the London economy. The truth is uglier.Inside the BBC the word that killed the Boat R ...
From rituals to spectacles: the decaying evolution of Nuo Opera | Qishun Liao | TEDxGCGS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-30 15:12
Cultural Significance & Historical Context - No opera has played an indispensable role in building Chinese identity for 3,000 years [1] - No opera is considered a medium of hope for people in China, specifically in Jiangxi, China [2][3] - Jiangxi's No opera is a provincial intangible cultural heritage, featuring dramatic performances and rituals [4] - Masks are central to No opera, representing different identities, gods, and deities [5] Rituals & Performances - Performers wear masks to become gods/deities, wishing for the disappearance of illnesses, prosperity, and crop fertility [6] - Rituals involve inviting village deities in processions, placing them for offerings, and chanting invocations [6] - Jung Village's No opera once had a repertoire of 108 distinct masks and characters [7] Challenges & Preservation - Trans-urbanization has led to a decline in No opera in Jung Village, with only seven plays and 34 masks remaining [7][8] - The troop consists of 40 elderly members facing low earnings and oral transmission challenges, risking cultural loss [8] - Performers are injecting No opera elements into urban lifestyles, such as carving figures on utensils [10] - Performers are leveraging internet technologies to record rituals and injecting elements into modern dance forms to appeal to younger generations [11] Dilemma & Future - No opera faces a trade-off between changing to appeal to a wider audience and preserving its original meaning [12][13] - The essence of No opera may shift from preserving its original meaning to simply continuing to dance and enjoy it [14]
Brain Science at the Intersection of Tradition and Innovation | Dr. Mohammmad Nami | TEDxDGPS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-29 16:14
Neuroscience and Ancient Traditions - Neuroscience validates ancient traditions like mindful meditation and acupuncture, revealing tangible brain changes [2][3][8] - Ancient approaches once considered pseudoscience are now being validated by scientific discoveries, highlighting the interconnectedness of ancient wisdom and modern technology [4][5] - Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other traditional complementary alternative medicines (TCAM) are being investigated for their validity and potential benefits [10][11] Brain Modulation and Neurotechnology - Modern technology is used to scrutinize the brain, leading to a better understanding of how to modulate thought, feeling, and sensory-motor functions [5][6] - Neurotechnologies like neurofeedback, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are being used to enhance brain function and treat disabilities [14][16][17][19] - Brain mapping techniques are used to study brain wave dynamics and functional structures, revealing the unique fingerprints of individual brains [8][9] - Neural plasticity allows for reshaping and remodeling of the brain, enabling interventions to improve functionality and quality of life [14][15] Ethical Considerations in Neurotechnology - The rapid advancement of neurotechnology raises ethical concerns about privacy, confidentiality, and the potential for misuse [23][24][25] - There is a need for regulation and ethical guidelines to ensure that neurotechnology is used for the betterment of humanity [25] - Questions arise about the limits of technological intervention and the potential impact on human identity and autonomy [23][26]
Preserving a Mother-tongue is preserving Wisdom & Innovation | Dr Jasmeet Nayyar | TEDxBasant Nagar
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-22 16:47
सत श्री अकाल इट्स गो बी अ चेंज आई एम गोइंग टू टॉक इन पंजाबी दोस्तों मैं जसमीत नयर आओ माजे दे अमृतसर दी गल करिए विसे दी गल करिए साडी धरोहर दी गल करिए वीरसा की है इज द ट्रेडिशन एंड द कल्चर ऑफ अ प्लेस सुरजीत पातर सा अपने राइटर पोएट उन्हें दो लाइनना तो शुरू करांगी सुनो ओए नजर लगी पंजाब नु एदी नजर उतारो नजर लगी पंजाब न एदी नजर उतारो लेके मरचा कौड़िया सिर तो वो सिर तो व के मर्चुग साड़ो ओ नजर लगी पंजाब नदी नजर उतारो सिफ्ती दा घर अमृत दा सागर दरबार साहब दी नी रखी सूफी मियां मीर हजरत मियां मीर ने 1588 158 88 जो गुरु अ ...
Traditions: Preserving or Evolving? | Samir Mahmoud | TEDxUnity Grammar Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-19 15:28
Core Argument - The presentation addresses the balance between preserving tradition and embracing innovation in the modern world [1][2][3] - It challenges the perceived dichotomy between preservation and evolution, arguing it's a false dilemma born from a specific cultural moment in the West [9][10][11] - The speaker introduces three concepts from classical Arab Islamic tradition: imitation, innovation, and emulation, to provide a nuanced understanding of the relationship between past, present, and future [16][17] Key Concepts - **Imitation:** Reproducing something with strong foundations and principles, aligning oneself with higher moral or spiritual truths [18][19][20] - **Innovation:** Creating something entirely new, but always anchored in moral principles and higher truths, not for its own sake [23][24][25][26] - **Emulation:** Following an exemplary model and creating new variations of it, a middle ground between imitation and innovation [28][29][30] Practical Application - The presentation suggests applying the right approach (imitation, emulation, or innovation) in the appropriate domain of life [30][31][32][33] - It advocates for evolution within preservation, innovation within tradition, and creativity within continuity [34] - The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of rooting oneself in the past to be creative pioneers of the future [34][35]
Echoes of Tradition | Jaipur Kathak Kendra & Shubhankar Sharma | TEDxIIHMR U
TEDx Talks· 2025-09-18 16:17
Timeless Rhythms of Kathak The Jaipur Kathak Kendra, established in 1978 and formally inaugurated on 19th May 1979, preserves the rich tradition of the Jaipur Gharana, a distinct style in the classical dance form of Kathak. Since its inception, the Kendra has been a hub of excellence where hereditary masters and eminent gurus have nurtured countless students, passing down generations of knowledge and artistry. Legendary gurus such as Babulal Patni Ji, Gauri Shankar Ji, Kanhaiya Lal Javra Ji, Charan Girdhar ...
The Mask, the Ritual, and the Woman Who Dances Her Ancestors | Nani Topeng Losari | TEDxBandung
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 14:38
Cultural Heritage & Arts - The art form, Nani Topeng Losari, is a spiritual legacy and maintained history passed down through generations [1] - Nani Topeng Losari is the 7th generation Dalang Topeng Losari, officially promoted in 1998 after rituals [1] - The performance includes prayers and dance movements as a greeting of respect before wearing the Topeng Losari mask [1] - The dance is a manifestation of respect, spirituality, and perseverance in preserving tradition [1] Artistic Practice & Tradition - Nani Topeng Losari underwent spiritual stages like fasting and casting spells to deepen her art [1] - Nani Topeng Losari views the Topeng Losari tradition as a ritual to draw closer to God [1]
Brem: The Little Secret from Gebang Village That Redefines Cultural | Mauludynna | TEDxBandung
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-14 14:37
Hari ini saya mau spill satu rahasia yang diwariskan dari generasi ke generasi. Rahasia itu adalah brem. Ini cemilan kecil yang penuh cerita.Yuk, kita cobain. Ini brem. Renyah di luar tapi meleleh banget di mulut.dengan aneka rasa yang menyatu, sempurna dari asem, manis, gurih, juga ada sedikit pahitnya. Nah, kita akan jalan-jalan sebentar ke Desa Gebang di Wonogiri, Jawa Tengah. asal muasalnya berem yang akan kita bahas di sore ini.Bayangin di dalam lebih dari 200 tahun yang lalu ada seorang petani di Desa ...
Ancient Design, Modern Damage: Rethinking the Beshik | Saidbek Rasulov | TEDxUWED
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-04 15:55
[Music] Okay, let's find the issue. I see I'm not confused by the media and the by the agenda of my presentation. So, first of all, I came from the family that has never ever used the sheet for the baby car.It was just a symbol in the corner of our home that we have a new birth in our home and that's all. Grandma said that we are all rocked up to sleep here. My children, my grandchildren, even me.Because bish holds baby like in mother arms. And for a long time I've been thinking why I have never laid in thi ...