strategy
Strengthening cultural identity
Synonyms:
Affirming cultural identitiesReaffirming cultural specificities
Enriching cultural identity
Retaining cultural identity
Preserving cultural identity
Asserting and enhancing cultural identities
Context:
Art creation and culture, especially in developing countries, are an expression of identities that have long been isolated, if not stifled, and that have now been affected by modernization or the disruption of traditional social structures. Implementation:
The [Vaka Moana (Ocean Roads) Programme] seeks to develop the cultural wealth of the islands of the Pacific region. Among its priorities are the encouragement of close ties between the people fo the region through increased understanding of their common historical links and dependence on the ocean, and the promotion of all forms of art relating to the sea. Another major project of the[World Decade for Cultural development] is ACALPI (Contribution of Arab Culture to Ibero-American Cultures via Spain and Portugal), which highlights the wide range of ways -- from art and architecture through pharmacology to music and folklore -- in which aspects of Arab civilization have influenced Latin America. It also aims to promote the continuation of this cultural conversation. Claim:
Action to safeguard expressions of culture specific to developing countries is essential for the dovetailing of the process of modernization with social particularities and with cultural identities. There is growing awareness of the need to find ways of achieving active participation in culture instead of the passive consumption of industrially produced cultural products.Some of the structures and values of tribal culture such as respect, equality, solidarity, sharing and co-operation hold many answers to troubles facing people in modern society. The concern to improve the overall quality of life includes the economic situation of the family but is not limited to it. The definition of quality of life cannot be made in monetary terms.
Narrower:
Reclaiming languageBuilding culture of peaceStrengthening cultural rootsStabilizing community identityRevitalizing cultural traditionsPromoting intercultural researchInitiating citizen cultural clubsDeveloping European cultural identityEnhancing authentic cultural pluralismPromoting mutual appreciation of cultures Constrains:
Eroding cultural identity Constrained by:
Denying right to cultural identity Facilitates:
Preserving spiritual identity Facilitated by:
Preserving historyCommunicating value systemsPromoting cultural exchangesAppreciating cultural valuesAppreciating cultural valuesRespecting democratic processesBroadening participation in cultureStrengthening intercultural dialogueUsing broadcasting media for educationProtecting intangible cultural heritage Subjects:
Government → CitizenshipCulture → Culture
Individuation → Individuation
Conservation → Conservation
Type Classification:
C: Cross-sectoral strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
