10 Forgotten Cultural Treasures Making a Comeback

As times are changing, so are cultures. It’s essential to preserve the age-old practices and customs passed on from generation to generation. Several forgotten cultural treasures are disappearing or overlooked amidst modernization trends, yet some are making a remarkable comeback. Let’s explore the following ten forgotten cultural treasures making a comeback:

The Minyo Dance in Japan

Recently, the Minyo Japanese folk dance is making a rapid comeback after it was nearly extinct. Popularly known for its lively music and colorful costumes, this traditional dance captures Japan’s rural essence and simplicity.

The Confucianism Religion

The Confucianism religion traditional teachings advocates for morality and values like humility and courtesy. It’s gradually coming back into the mainstream circles with a bent towards teaching ethical living.

The Samba Dance in Brazil

Samba’s energetic and vibrant dance originated from the black community in Brazil and lost popularity when musicians explored other sounds in the past few decades. However, samba is currently undergoing an epic revival. It’s seen as a symbol of Brazil’s unity and invokes a strong sense of national identity.

Folk Music in Spain

Spain’s great passion for music spurred the creation of countless songs in different genres and dialects. Recently, there has been a remarkable resurgence of traditional Spanish classic folk music. Singer-songwriters are increasingly incorporating traditional music styles with modern sounds.

Noh Theatre in Japan

The ancient Japan’s classical musical drama Noh structure and techniques almost faded into oblivion, but a unique group called the Rang-Jin developed a new interest in learning and performing Noh drama. They attract young people keen on learning traditional art and promoting cultural awareness.

The Jew’s Harp in Europe

The Jew’s harp, also known as jaw harp or mouth harp, is a bright musical gem burrowed deep in Southern Central European countries like Russia and Austria. This tiny instrument currently experiences a resurgence in popularity, aspiring artists showcase skills in several cultural festivals worldwide.

Kanga Print cloth in Tanzania

The vibrant kanga cloth bestows a national identity steeped in symbolism on the Tanzanian people. However, foreign imports flooded the market, damaging the markets and the culture. Marketers have started incorporating the wealth of cultural symbols endemic to East Africa, providing a product uniquely designed around its soil

Ramadan Traditions in the U.A.E

The United Arab Emirate’s heat hostile environment prompted the tradition of iftar stalls, large blue tents that offer dates, water, milk, and a warm meal to fast-breaking Muslims. In recent years, the iftar stalls traditions have been overtaken by luxury buffets in big restaurants. However, local organizations are starting to recall and resurrect the essential fact of breaking fasts in iftar stalls,

Traditional Bangle Art in Pakistan

Bangle-making was once big business years back in Pakistan. The colorful enamel circles handcrafted were dropped as tastes favored glitzy gold and bracelet straps. Nonetheless, that’s currently outdated and old-fashioned as people are resuming their interest in the elaborate bangle art.

Traditional Dress Styles of North-East India

The synthesis of multiple tribes in Northeast India signifies unparalleled true Indian culture carving a place for itself. Steeped with conventions ranging from headgears (Jaapi), weaves (Mekhla chadar), shawls to other rich dressing accessories that receive an enormous influx of appreciators globally. They are getting recognition like always adhering to the tradition dressed fitted modern-day modesty.

Wrapping Up

The revival of the ten forgotten cultural treasures back in the spotlight indicates that the younger generation is passionate about preserving and rejuvenating traditions and customs. Above all, it secures present cultures and, more crucially, inspires buoyant evolution to savour their ancient traditions respected across all nation-lines leading to the way of showcasing their ethnicity in unity.