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- By conducting competitions of such cultural program locally,
regionally or at the national level.

- By establishing local, regional or national clubs and institutes to
conduct frequently such cultural programs.

- By maintaining the provisions of award or prizes.

- By maintaining the strict and effective law for preservation of
culture and to discourage the copied culture.

- By following our own culture during different rites and rituals,
jatras and festivals.

Glossary

influence - effect that someone or something that cause change
encroached - intrude on (a person’s territory, rights, personal life,
etc.
exploring - inquireing into or discuss (a subject) in detail
imitating - copying a person’s speech or mannerisms, especial-
ly for comic effects

Note to the teacher: Ask students which culture they like and also the reason why they like it..

ExERCISES
ExERCISES

1. Write “True” or “False” for the following statements.

i. We should never ignore our parents.

ii. It is compulsory to follow western culture.

iii. Forgetting own culture means to lose identity.

iv. Many people are badly affected by western culture.

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