Traditional Cultures Change Management in Gojjam District

Abstract

It is increasingly obvious that third world nations are not only concerned with their economic and technological development.  They are more and more interested in preserving and enhancing their symbolic capital in the form of cultural heritage. Ethiopia is an ancient country with a remarkably rich linguistic and cultural diversity. This diversity includes tangible and intangible heritage with both traditional and modern cultural expressions, languages, and centuries old know how in handicraft production. The paper ambition is both to create a picture of the nation and to rescue/releases traditional objects from the threat of industrialization and modernization, totally considered being Globalization as study saw it. A qualitative approach through techniques of physical inspection, narratives, photographs, art, Physical observations, and exhibitions have used in the dealt of Gojjam district traditional cultures change related aspects in areas that I have arrived. The traditional cultures of Gojjam do not establish relationship with the concerned stakeholders such as governmental and non-governmental institutions for documentation and physical preservations. It is better to have institutional based museums because Museums play a unique and important role in society by creating awareness for the new generation.

Keywords: Traditional cultures, Change, Gojjam, Ethiopia.