Traditions

Traditions are an important element of our culture and our identity. Our traditions are a little bit at risk in this time of business and busy-ness; they don't seem to fit well in this age where time is more important than beauty.

And yet, I think traditions will become even more important than they already were. First, they have the potential to unite people from very different background in the same local culture. They can play an important role in the integration of newcomers in our local society. Secondly, they are the best antidote against modern diseases like loneliness, burnout and depression.

Luxembourg, a country that needs to integrate a lot of newcomers, is a smart country. I was very happy to see that Luxembourg keeps many of its traditions alive (liichten, buergbrennen, klibberen, etc..). Here is my first video on this blog: the burning of the 'jackstraw' (Stréimänchen) in the town of Remich on the Mosel bridge.

See my earlier blog on lifestyle.