There are several communities, or tribes, in my nation.

They number around 45 people

and include Europeans, Asians, and Arabs. They all have their customs and traditions,
which they have sought to retain despite globalization, which is affecting and changing
many parts of the culture in today's globe. All communities/tribes, as well as their
customs and traditions, are recognized by the government. The Ministry of Culture and
National Heritage has a mission to promote, preserve, revitalize, and develop Kenya's
diverse cultural heritage for appreciation, national cohesion, and sustainable
development. Its vision is to promote a vibrant, cohesive Kenyan society that thrives and
prides in the richness of its cultural diversity (Department of Culture, n.d.).The
administration has officially recognized October 10th as Utamaduni Day (Heritage Day).
The day has been set aside to honor the country's diverse cultural heritage and diversity
(Office Holidays, 2020). On Fridays, the government encourages companies, offices, and
departments to "dress down" by allowing civil workers and personnel to wear
sophisticated traditional "made in Kenya" clothing. This is also permitted during
Parliament's Thursday sessions.

Culture is preserved in a variety of ways. Fish and cornbread, often known as "ugali," are
the foods that define my Luo village. This is because the Luos reside near Lake Victoria,
and fish from the lake is their primary source of protein. Language has an important role
in preserving culture, and we speak Luo, a Nilotic language. Traditions are also reflected
in the community layout. Luo traditional dwellings are grass-thatched round-shaped
cottages. The dwellings in the compound (also known as boma) are arranged in order of
seniority, with the parents' house in the front row, the oldest son's house to the right,
the second son's house to the left, a stone hut in the center, and a pen for domestic
animals in the middle. Values are based primarily on the patriarchal family system, with
men held in high regard as family heads. Cousins are treated as brothers and sisters,
while aunts and aunties are treated with the same reverence as parents. There are
several taboos and traditional beliefs in Luo society.

Cultures have dwindled or altered as a result of globalization. This is mostly due to

education. Many cultural behaviors were deemed obsolete and were modified or
eliminated entirely, while others were accepted. In my community, for example, the
custom of wife inheritance has been abandoned in order to minimize the spread of
HIV/AIDS, and circumcision, which was not previously performed as a tradition, has now
been welcomed since research has shown that it decreases the risk of catching HIV/AIDS
by 60%. The practice of extracting the four lower front teeth has also been eliminated,
as it is no longer necessary in modern times. As a result of education and globalization,
we now speak more English, followed by Swahili, and Luo has been demoted, with the
possibility of the language becoming extinct within the next three or four generations.
In terms of culture, there is a significant contrast between myself and my parent's
generation. I grew up in the city, surrounded by modernity, whereas they grew up in the
countryside during colonial times. As they worked in the city, they rigidly observed
traditions, as opposed to the free attitudes I grew up with. It used to be customary for
women to marry young, and they would be betrothed when they were young and knew
who their husbands would be as they grew older; but, owing to globalization, this no
longer occurs. Polygamy was common during my parents' time, but not anymore. We
no longer seek our parents' counsel or assistance on many difficulties as a result of
globalization; instead, many of us just google for advice and ideas on the internet.

Our country values culture and the government takes every effort to assist localities in
preserving their own to the greatest extent feasible. As outsiders travel and spend time
and engage with the local people to learn about their ways of life and customs, culture
is also a product of tourism for our country. However, given the dynamic nature of
globalization, I believe that much work has to be done in order to preserve and expand
our rich traditions, customs, and history for future generations.

References:
Department of Culture. (n.d.). The Ministry of Sports, Culture & National Heritage. 
Retrieved from http://sportsheritage.go.ke/culture-heritage/department-of-culture/

Office Holidays. (2020). Utamaduni Day (in lieu) in Kenya in 2021. 

Retrieved from https://www.officeholidays.com/holidays/kenya/moi-day