When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

In many countries preservation of traditional lifestyles and skills has sparked a heated debate in society. Some

people

acknowledge that keeping

traditions

in technology and lifestyle is vital,

however

, others are confident that new technologies bring about the future and are to be favoured over the tried and tested ones. It goes without saying, preserving tradition has turned into one of the pressing problems due to its cost of maintenance.

First

and foremost, it does not allow the government to allocate its budget effectively.

For example

, upkeep and cleaning of traditional art pieces require hiring a vast majority of highly educated and skilled professionals who are qualified to ensure the works of art are properly displayed, stowed and restored at the museum. Unfortunately,

such

expenses cannot always be justified, because nowadays increasingly more

people

prefer virtual museums rather than those of the

last

century.

This

situation forces the government to calculate the funds and revise its distribution of grants

accordingly

, which leads to altering

traditions

.

On the other hand

,

people

are concerned about the conservation of historical and cultural records. The accumulated experience of the past generations allows a new generation to learn by example, avoiding the mistakes of the past, as, in our world, everything is cyclic. Preserving the heritage upholds the balance between the dramatic changes in

people

's lifestyles and the steady pace of the

last

century. The nation is responsible for preserving its own customs and

traditions

,

thus

if

people

are willing to keep them up,

then

there exists no

such

technological advancement that can possibly destroy them. In conclusion, the transformation of

traditions

is a natural phenomenon, still, it is vital to not banish the old ways of the past. Not only do those educate mankind on the essentials about humans, culture and political errors, but

also

provide us with invaluable insights for the long term future. I am convinced, balance in life leads to great achievements.