Traditional knowledge is knowledge that refers to old practices, skills, and wisdom passed down through generations, which could be related to farming, medicine, storytelling, or craftsmanship. However, as the world modernises, much of this knowledge is disappearing.
For example, natural remedies once used for healing are being forgotten as people rely more on modern medicine. In farming, old techniques that protected soil and saved water are being ignored, causing long-term damage to the land.
In addition, migration to cities and changes in lifestyle mean fewer young people learn from their elders. As a result, skills like traditional weaving, herbal medicine, or oral storytelling are lost. This weakens cultural identity and breaks the connection between generations.
Furthermore, when traditional knowledge is lost, communities also lose ways to live in harmony with nature. Losing traditional knowledge is losing part of who we are. To protect culture and nature, we must value and pass on the wisdom of our elders.
Asmat Pullan
Kech
