Is it important to preserve traditional customs in a modern society? — IELTS Speaking Part 3 Shadowing

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Is it important to preserve traditional customs in a modern society?

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I believe it is, because traditions give people a sense of identity and connect them to previous generations. Festivals, traditional food and local crafts are part of what makes a place unique. Having said that, I don't think traditions should be frozen in time. Some customs, particularly ones that exclude people or treat them unfairly, deserve to be questioned. The healthiest approach, in my view, is to keep the meaning behind a tradition while allowing the way we practise it to evolve.

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Is it important to preserve traditional customs in a modern society? — IELTS Speaking Part 3 shadowing