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Intergenerational Transmission

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An elder storyteller captivating a diverse group of children with tales, symbolizing the vital transmission of cultural heritage through oral traditions.
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What Are Oral Traditions and How Do They Preserve Cultural Heritage?

The uninterrupted chain of transmission from one generation of storytellers to the next is the sole lifeline for countless cultural narratives, a lifeline increasingly strained in modern societies.

Jing Mei Lin·June 18, 2026