"Traditions represent a critical piece of our culture. They help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society. They remind us that we are part of a history that defines our past, shapes who we are today and who we are likely to become"(Sonnenberg. 2015: 1)
In the article, Difference between Culture and Tradition (2017: para.1 line1) culture discussed as a complex concept that incorporates the combination of people's values, beliefs and personal interests. It is what defines a group of people living in a certain area of the globe or people who share a type of heritage.
According to Leeb-du Toit(2017: 9), black South Africans have, in particular, been adamant that the Isishweshwe cloth represents a salient part of their culture. Culture is important because it allows people to maintain a unique social identity and have common interests, while others may have customs that differ greatly from another. As a whole, culture is conclusive of human growth as a society and it is not based on genetics alone. Whereas traditions are a part of the cultural cluster of human actions.
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