THE ROLE OF FOLKLORE IN PRESERVING CULTURAL HERITAGE:A STUDY OF ẸDO FOLKTALES
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This study aims to explore the role of Ẹdo folktales in preserving the cultural heritage of
the Edo people. The objectives of the study are to examine how Ẹdo folktales reflect the
cultural values, beliefs, and traditions of the Ẹdo people, analyze the impact of
modernization and globalization on the transmission of Ẹdo folktales, and lastly, identify
strategies for preserving and documenting Ẹdo folktales to ensure their continued
relevance in the future. The research adopted a qualitative approach, utilizing various
methods to collect and analyze data. Firstly, an extensive review of existing literature, including scholarly articles, books, and online resources, was conducted to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, fieldwork was
undertaken to collect primary data, which involved interviewing knowledgeable
individuals within the Ẹdo community. The collected data was then analyzed using
content analysis techniques to derive meaningful insights and interpretations. The
theoretical framework employed for this research is the ethnography of communication
(SPEAKING model) introduced by Hymes (1964). Findings revealed that Ẹdo folklores
serve as vital vessels for cultural values such as loyalty, bravery, and leadership. While
modernization and globalization pose challenges to their transmission, the core values
within these stories remain significant. Efforts like integrating these tales into education, documenting them, and promoting storytelling festivals are essential for preserving their
relevance for future generations. The research concludes that Ẹdo folklores serve as vital
vessels for cultural values such as loyalty, bravery, and leadership. While modernization
and globalization pose challenges to their transmission, the core values within these
stories remain significant. Efforts like integrating these tales into education, documenting them, and promoting storytelling festivals are essential for preserving their relevance for future generations. The research recommends further studies in this particular area and any aspect not touched in this study should be treated by linguist, scholars or any other researchers who have interest in folklores in Ẹdo language.
the Edo people. The objectives of the study are to examine how Ẹdo folktales reflect the
cultural values, beliefs, and traditions of the Ẹdo people, analyze the impact of
modernization and globalization on the transmission of Ẹdo folktales, and lastly, identify
strategies for preserving and documenting Ẹdo folktales to ensure their continued
relevance in the future. The research adopted a qualitative approach, utilizing various
methods to collect and analyze data. Firstly, an extensive review of existing literature, including scholarly articles, books, and online resources, was conducted to gain a
comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, fieldwork was
undertaken to collect primary data, which involved interviewing knowledgeable
individuals within the Ẹdo community. The collected data was then analyzed using
content analysis techniques to derive meaningful insights and interpretations. The
theoretical framework employed for this research is the ethnography of communication
(SPEAKING model) introduced by Hymes (1964). Findings revealed that Ẹdo folklores
serve as vital vessels for cultural values such as loyalty, bravery, and leadership. While
modernization and globalization pose challenges to their transmission, the core values
within these stories remain significant. Efforts like integrating these tales into education, documenting them, and promoting storytelling festivals are essential for preserving their
relevance for future generations. The research concludes that Ẹdo folklores serve as vital
vessels for cultural values such as loyalty, bravery, and leadership. While modernization
and globalization pose challenges to their transmission, the core values within these
stories remain significant. Efforts like integrating these tales into education, documenting them, and promoting storytelling festivals are essential for preserving their relevance for future generations. The research recommends further studies in this particular area and any aspect not touched in this study should be treated by linguist, scholars or any other researchers who have interest in folklores in Ẹdo language.
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