In the Yoruba culture, greeting elders is very, very important and would sometimes accompanied with a lot of " IFOTI" ,π³π³ "DIRTY SLAP" ππ€£π€£ if not done in a propper way because honouring elders the right way is like a sacred ritual that connects us to our heritage.
We kneel, prostrate, and use eloquent Yoruba phrases, such as "αΊΈ KU ARO," ππwhich means "Good morning," to show our respect, "E KU OSAN" (Good afternoon) etc.. to tell how well we were brought up and these customs have been preserved through the ages, thanks to the wisdom of our ancestors.
In today's world of civilization, I appreciate many good things that have come our way. One of these is our deep respect for our elders and our rich traditions.ππ
Making Friends Everywhere
In the old days, our villages were like big families, and everyone knew each other. But now, thanks to phones, planes, and popular social media websites likeππ―
Civilization has given us a special gift: we can now make friends with Yoruba people from all over the world, including strangers and foreigners, even if they're far away. In the old days, our villages were like big families, and everyone knew each other. But now, thanks to phones, planes, and popular social media websites like FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK, etc., we can connect with Yoruba people everywhere. It's like having a huge Yoruba family all over the world, and that's really nice to me, and it's a big advantage of socialization.
The Ups and Downs of Civilization:
The Positive Aspects of Progress - Civilization, which means how we live in cities and towns, has brought us some wonderful things. To me, one of the best things is the opportunity to learn so much, both offline and online.
Imagine what a website like JUMIA can do for you, bringing your order to you while watching TV in your comfortable home, and Amazon KPD also for different types of eLearning books and audio books for everyone, easy accessibility with limits; all this makes learning easier and fun.
Though our ancestors loved learning too, now we have schools and books that help us learn even more. This is fantastic because it allows people like you and me to dream about becoming doctors, engineers, or artists in the future. These are the kind of people who help others and create amazing things!
Bringing Us Together
Another great thing about civilization is that it helps us stay connected with others, even if they live far awayπππ°π
In the past, we all knew each other in our villages, but today, thanks to phones and computers, we can talk to Yoruba people from all corners of the world. It's like having a big Yoruba family across the globe!
The Not-So-Good Parts
But there are some things about civilization that make me feel a bit sad.
Less Respectful Greetings
Nowadays, some people just do quick handshakes or nod their heads when they see elders. It's not as respectful as it should be, and that's a little sad.
In our Yoruba culture, we used to greet our elders in a very special and respectful way. It was like saying "hello" with extra honor. Elders are wise people with lots of knowledge, and we should show them how much we respect and value their wisdom. Nowadays, some people just do quick handshakes or nod their heads when they see elders. It's not as respectful as it used to be, and that's a little sad.
Losing Important Values
When we don't connect like we used to, our communities don't feel as strong as they once did, and our values and heritage diminish right in our own eyes
Another sad thing is that some of our important Yoruba values seem to have faded away. This has created a gap in our society. Elders might feel like people don't appreciate them anymore, and younger folks might miss out on the valuable advice they can offer. When we don't connect like we used to, our communities don't feel as strong as they once did, and our values and heritage diminish right in our own eyes. This can be controlled by upholding what we have and standing for what we believe in, not in the civilization of total strangers that devalues our heritage.
How It Affects Me
As a Yoruba person, I feel these changes in my heart. I'm happy about the good things civilization has brought, but I'm also a bit sad about the traditions that are slowly disappearing.
Finding a Balance
To deal with this, I try to balance the old ways with the new. I still greet my elders with lots of respect, just like our ancestors taught us. I want to keep our traditions alive and pass them on to younger generations because they are important.
Learning and Adapting
But I also understand that civilization has its advantages. Learning new things, using technology, and having opportunities are all wonderful. We can make sure that these new things don't take away our Yoruba values. We can use the good parts of civilization while keeping our traditions strong.
So, i will conclude this amazing indept explaintion of mine by saying civilization has brought both good and not-so-good things to we Yoruba people. We should protect our old ways of showing respect to elders because they are like precious treasures. But we can also enjoy the benefits of civilization if we are so careful enough to not let go of what we truly believed in and made of " .
Also, one of our responsibility as Yoruba citizens is to find a way to balance our traditions with the new ways so that our culture remains strong and keeps making our ancestors proud.
We need to remember our roots while looking forward to the future with hope and joy. That way, we can pass on the wonderful Yoruba culture to the younger generations and many more to come.
Nevertheless, one thing I am profoundly grateful for is the preservation of our traditions and the deep respect we hold for ourselves, elders, community, society, and nations at large.
Thanks for reading.
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