What of Cultural Memory?

Why should memory of their way of life be important for the primary people of creation? Contemplation of such a question – amongst much else – speaks to the necessity of their self-determined cultural continuum. The cultivated living that has served well optimal flourishing in the then is grand inheritance to harness and (if necessary) developed and build upon for any present and future unfolding. The question directed to the norm of Afrikan life is better stated: Why is memory of their way of life imperative for the primary people of creation? Of course, Afrikan souls themselves naturally hold living knowingness of their cultural memory as their norm of pinnacle civilisation reveals. So, such questioning in relation to cultural memory may be the preserve of the outside observer, or of Afrikan souls subject to some form of existence outside of their natural norm.  

According to a contemporary mainstream source the phrase cultural memory is defined thus:

“Cultural memory is a form of collective memory shared by a group of people. Cultural memory is often stored in objects, such as museums or historical monuments. To understand culture, humans access a vast array of cultural symbols, such as books. Artifacts of the past provide insights into where we came from”.

This form of collective memory amongst soul people in a state of interruption and disruption can be destructively set upon by others that mean the Afrikan ill. Yet, it is for Afrikan souls themselves to secure themselves against cultural amnesia whatever the outside interferences exist. Cultural memory deficits can – and surely must – be eradicated to the best levels possible and reestablished memory safeguarded from contaminants of ill and nullification.

Given the above definition with its mention of storage in objects such as museums or historical monuments, self-determined study and reclamation can be vital activities for the Afrikan. At the same time, empowerment from Afrikan cultural symbols can be returned to meaningful and upright expression for this people’s ascension and security.

Of course, Afrikan souls ought not be confined merely to conceive cultural memory as only of the past. Cultural memories are also of present and future unfolding as they are created in the now and will be created tomorrow. The Afrikan cultural continuum of then, now and tomorrow is naturally determined by Afrikan souls themselves as a vital core artery in their norm of pinnacle civilisation. Afrikan cultural memory serves Afrikan civilisation. Here, civilisation cannot exist unless it is built.

Kwanzaa is one of the essential cultural observances of life within the Universal Royal Afrikan Nation. The Universal Royal Afrikan Nation (URAN) is an Afrikan-centred spiritual and cultural mission for ascendancy that embodies living spiritually and culturally rooted life. To find out more about URAN and its spiritual-cultural mission for liberty and nationhood click here. The exquisite URAN pendant can be obtained online by clicking here.

In his capacity as an Afrikan-centred spiritual cultural practitioner this author is available for further learning in this regard and also for the carrying out of ceremonies such as naming and name reclamation. For details please click here.

Afrikan World Studies programmes are an important forms of study in understanding the Afrikan experience. There are a range of subjects covered on these programmes including History, Creative Production, Psychology and Religion. To find out more about these learning programmes please click here. For the video promo for these learning programmes click here.

Also, in the approach to the important cultural observance of Kwanzaa, the text: From Pert-En-Min to Kwanzaa - A Kuumba (Creative) Restoration of Sacred First Fruits by this author is available to purchase online here. This publication provides informative detail on the of the Kwanzaa celebration. You can also visit the institution of Yemanja to pick up a copy.

At nominal cost, also consider acquisition of an a4 laminate poster of articulations by this author when visiting the Yemanja-O establishment to enrol, consult, learn, gather or otherwise.

Also, visit www.u-ran.org for links to Afrikan liberation Love radio programme on Universal Royal Afrikan Radio online.