Every old city or town has important old monuments that have historic value. Old cities Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, Agra, Lucknow and so on are famous for their famous monuments. They have old churches, mosques, gardens, forts, palace and gates, which are a rich heritage of the nation on the whole. The people feel proud of their rich cultural heritage.
The buildings have great historical value. They are therefore a great tourist attraction and nation to earn valuable foreign exchange by attracting tourists.
These monuments provide the people a glimpse of what life must have been in the older days. It reflects the ancient culture and architectural tradition. They are a link with the past. They are a source of inspiration to modern architecture for its beauty.
On the other hand it is also true that maintenance of these buildings is not an easy task. The expenditure of these buildings is heavy. Poor or developing nations cannot afford well to look after these buildings. They face a huge shortage of funds.
Pollution due to heavy traffic or industrialization causes damage to these buildings. Sometimes it becomes necessary to shut down or shift these polluting units in the interest of these monuments. For instance the refineries near the Taj Mahal in Agra had to be shifted from there.
The towns and cities are getting crowded due to increasing urbanization and migration of people for the rural areas. As a result these buildings were pulled down and new houses built. There is a growing shortage of land in these towns.
I would like to conclude that these buildings should not be demolished for it will adversely affect tourist industry for it provides a source of livelihood to people. Moreover these ancient monuments are a matter pride for the nations.
Every country has its own traditional dress. What is the importance of the traditional dress?
The national costume has its own glamour and importance. The people of all the nations feel proud of their national costume. The national costume reflects the culture of that country, the life style and traditions.
Traditional dress is worn on religious occasions, religious festivals, family functions and social functions. The daily working dress cannot be worn on such occasions. One likes to have a change.
On occasions of national and international importance like the Olympics. Asia, beauty pageants, sports events, fashion shows and so on we get opportunities to see the traditional costumes.
The national leaders wear their traditional dress when they visit other nations or welcome foreign delegates.
Traditional dress is a constant source of inspiration to modern fashion and trends.
In India men wear dhoti and kurta or sometimes pyjama. The women wear saree but it is worn in different styles in different parts of the country. For instance the women in Gujarat prefer to keep the pallu in front while a working women prefers to keep the pallu at the back.
In Muslim countries the women wear salwar and kurta and a long lose robe on top. The men too wear long lose robes to protect themselves from heat.
However it is cumbersome and different to wear the traditional dress in daily life. It is difficult to maintain it. One cannot wear it and go to work. The pace of life is also too fast. That also determines ones choice of dress.
For instance the modern working woman feels more comfortable in trousers or skirts then in a saree or Japanese Kimono.
One should respect and preserve old traditions and culture. It is a nice change.
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