Traditional Market Square (Oja) in Nigeria: Understanding its Rurality, Sense of Community, and Significance

Agboola O. P.

Amazon.com books , Saarbrücken, 2023

  • Yayın Türü: Kitap / Ders Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2023
  • Yayınevi: Amazon.com books
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Saarbrücken
  • İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The traditional market square can play an important role in cultural preservation and transmission in several ways:

  1. Preservation of traditional crafts: In many traditional market squares, local artisans and craftspeople sell handmade goods that are unique to the area. By supporting these craftspeople, the market square helps to preserve traditional skills and techniques that might otherwise be lost. In addition, the market square can be a place where people can learn about these traditional crafts and how they are made, helping to transmit this knowledge to future generations.

  2. Transmission of cultural values: Traditional market squares are often places where cultural values are on display. For example, a market might prioritize sustainable and locally-sourced products or might emphasize the importance of community and social interaction. By participating in the market, people can learn about and experience these values firsthand. This can help to reinforce cultural identity and promote the transmission of values from one generation to the next.

  3. Celebration of cultural heritage: Traditional market squares often celebrate local cultural heritage through the sale of traditional foods, music, and other forms of cultural expression. By participating in these celebrations, people can learn about and appreciate the unique cultural heritage of their community. This can help to promote cultural pride and a sense of connection to the community.

  4. Promotion of cultural diversity: In many traditional market squares, people from different ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds come together to sell their goods. By doing so, they help to promote cultural diversity and tolerance within the community. By participating in the market, people can learn about and appreciate the unique cultural perspectives of others. This can help to promote understanding and reduce cultural conflict.

Overall, the traditional market square can play an important role in preserving and transmitting cultural traditions and values. By supporting local artisans and craftspeople, celebrating local cultural heritage, and promoting cultural diversity, the market square can help to strengthen cultural identity and promote intergenerational transmission of cultural knowledge.