A country’s
folklore is incredibly essential for the preservation of that country’s culture
and ‘unique’ their identity. In a world that is ever changing and as times
changes and the years progress it has become increasingly difficult for people
to keep passing on these oral traditions.
Who is to be blamed? However uncertain, the blame cannot be placed entirely on
the shoulders of the elders, as the younger generation is caught in the throes
of technology; they hardly find time to familiarize themselves with ancient
folklores.
Preserving a country’s folklore is synonymous to
family stories being passed from generation to generation. So all the stories
about aunt Babsie and uncle John are the equivalent to a country knowing the
folklore that has made them into what they are today. Though the road to
educating our younger generation about the history of storytelling may be a
long and daunting one, there are many creative means of making the folklore
more appealing so that the interest of our young people can be peaked into
learning more – with dedication and perseverance to pass these legends on
through to the future and ensure that our grandchildren’s great-grandchildren
know about the tales of Ole Higue, Bacoo, Moongazer and so many more stories
all available here .
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