China's growth looks set to decelerate in the second half of the year after a resilient first half. As export front loading fades and retail sales remain stuck at mid-single digits, showing little sign of immediate recovery in non subsidized sectors. But in this downturn, gold has surged and along with it, pure gold jewelers like Liverpool.Bettencourt estimates that China's luxury market sales last year had plunged by 20%, but with gold bucked the trend. Because gold jewellery is not just a symbol of presti ...

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The last custodian: A Kashmiri artisan's battle to save a musical legacy https://t.co/fshBYWYcl2 ...

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Core Argument - The presentation explores the relationship between tradition and modernity, suggesting they are not opposing forces but rather cyclical and interconnected elements [2][3][4] - It emphasizes that every modern concept emerges from a preceding tradition, and every tradition can be seen as the modern iteration of earlier traditions [4] Allegory in Folk Music - Folk music utilizes allegory in two primary ways: through the allegorical instrumentality of musical instruments and through allegorical narratives within the music itself [6] - Instruments like the *saz* (a stringed instrument) can convey meaning through their construction, such as the number of strings or holes, which may hold cultural or religious significance [8][9] - In folk songs, the *saz* is often personified and used as a vehicle for expressing ideas, with the musician claiming, "I am not speaking, my *saz* is speaking" [9][10] Aşık Veysel as a Symbol - Aşık Veysel, a prominent figure in Turkish folk music, embodies the fusion of tradition and modernity, symbolized by his traditional *saz* paired with a modern fedora hat [11][12][13] - His famous song "Uzun İnce Bir Yoldayım" ("I am on a long, narrow road") uses allegorical language to reflect on life's journey [14][15] Interpreting Allegorical Expressions - Folk music contains allegorical expressions using elements like celestial bodies, landscapes, flora, fauna, and everyday objects, but their interpretation requires careful consideration [17][18] - Symbols such as doors, windows, roads, chimneys, numbers, and body parts may have hidden, esoteric meanings, particularly in *deyişler*, *tevhitler*, and *devriyeler* (types of Sufi devotional songs) [19] The Case of Aşık Sıtkı Baba's "Devriye" - Aşık Sıtkı Baba's *devriye* is rich in meaning and requires extensive knowledge to decipher its esoteric and Sufi content [20] - A misinterpretation of a line in his *devriye*, where "14 years" was mistakenly rendered as "14,000% years," led to extensive analysis by theologians, anthropologists, and sociologists [21][22][23] Re-evaluating Tradition - Re-examining tradition involves not only incorporating new sounds and styles but also correcting errors, distinguishing between genuine folklore and fabricated traditions, and recognizing invented traditions [25] - Tradition serves as a blueprint for the future, and the future is a reflection of tradition [25]

Serbia must protect its monuments and defy plans by Donald Trump’s son-in-law to raze downtown blocs in the nation’s capital to make way for a large real estate project, said Europe’s top cultural heritage organization https://t.co/8WVlSpbTUY ...

تدرون عندنا مدينه تظهر فقط في فصل الربيع؟ يمكن ما سامعين بها هذا جزء بسيط من تاريخ العراق العظيم من التاريخ العظيم للعراق احنا كنا نعرف انه العراق مهدي الحضارات لكن لازم نعرف بالتفصيل انه العراق هو الاول في كل شيء البدايات كانت من العراق من بلاد النهرين راح نستعرض نماذج بسيطه من المنجزات الاولى اولى الانجازات واهمها هو اختراع الكتابه الحرف الاول انطلق من هذه الارض الحرف الاول يعني نقله نوعيه ما بين ما قبل الكتابه وما بعدها هذه العصور شنو يعني شنو المنجز اللي سواه سواه انه بدا يدون افكاره وبدا يدون ون منجزات ...