In the face of globalization, some countries have resorted to legislative measures to forcibly protect their traditional cultures, while others leave cultural evolution to the free choices of the market. When traditional festivals are diluted by commercial promotions and local languages decline under English-centric education, which model of cultural governance is better able to keep a nation's cultural roots vibrant in the contemporary world? Drawing on specific examples from particular countries or regions, articulate your position and argue why the cultural preservation approach you favor is superior to the alternative.
