Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?

Nowadays there are ongoing controversies about the role of traditions with so many people claiming that they deter development. I personally do not entirely accept

this

, and I will explain why in

this

essay.

Firstly

, it seems that

tradition

is an inherent part of our lives and letting it go means the loss of our sense of belonging to the nation we are in.

For instance

, the Malays in Malaysia frequently gathered and held feasts to celebrate weddings, the birth of new babies and even the anniversary of the death of family members.

Therefore

, the decline in social connectedness might be one of the consequences if traditions are forgotten.

Additionally

, cultural heritage is the fabric of society, which holds the nation together harmoniously. It appears that if

tradition

was not preserved, social tension and disharmony would cause riots and violence that threatened the peace in a country.

Finally

, those who support

this

also

highlight those traditions that hold one belief and identity leading to an increase in one’s sense of worth.

For example

, in a country like Japan, their love for the nation contributed to the sense of altruism.

This

is of paramount importance to foster self-growth and perseverance of an individual

hence

further

enhancing nation-building. Perhaps one of the arguments by those who oppose

this

idea is

tradition

might impair one’s personal achievement through limitation on adaptation to new circumstances or challenges leading to stagnation.

However

, culture, too, is not fixed and could adapt to current knowledge and findings leading to more mindful customs and practices.

To conclude

it appears that

tradition

is of paramount importance to maintain individual prime values and social unity provided it is practised responsibly with updated knowledge.