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26 Dec 2014, 06:29
QClaim: Governments must ensure that their major cities receive the financial support they need in order to thrive.
Reason: It is primarily in cities that a nation's cultural traditions are preserved and generated.
Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which that claim is based
I partially agree with the claim as I believe that the ‘major cities’ may not necessarily preserve and generate cultural traditions and hence financial support should be provided for cities which do preserve and generate the cultural traditions.
Can anyone imagine a Hindu not knowing the importance of Diwali? Or a Catholic being unaware of Christmas? Or a Muslim not knowing what Eid is? As not every citizen has the pleasure of enjoying these cultural fests with luxury due to financial reasons a few cities make sure that everyone gets to be part of these occasions.
In Barcelona, Spain, the streets are lit up by the government during the festival of Christmas with lights, Christmas trees, beautiful decorations of Santa Claus and his reindeer’s,Jesus Christ in a manger and many more such decorations so that the meaning of Christmas isn’t lost and people don’t forget that Christmas isn’t only about gifts and partying but it has a bigger meaning to it.
In Bombay, India, during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi , the government organizes processions from the streets all the way to beach where religious followers bid farewell to their lord Ganesh idols.
In Ahmedabad, India, during the famous Navratri festival there are pooja’s carried out along with provisions for the traditional dance called Garba and Dandiya to keep the cultural spirit alive.
After all a Nation is known by its cultural traditions and especially a diverse country like India where every state has its own cultural traditions and so the financial aid required should be provided as these occasions are not only celebratory but also many traditions involve giving back to society, doing good deeds and ensuring an all round prosperity.