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Traditional Knowledge
The term “legacy” rings differently in the consciousness of each individual—and has different meanings in a range of cultural traditions and mother tongues.
When we take the time to listen to the ancestral legacies of those around us, we open our hearts and minds to the knowledge that exist in the act of sharing stories.
Folk gestures, such as the handshake and other forms of greeting, have waxed and waned among many different cultures.
2019年，我录制了一张侗族音乐的CD专辑，并以 Wanp-Wanp Jangl Kap 作
Weavers around the world have cultivated the indigo plant, extracting the brilliant blue dye from its leaves.
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