Traditional music is...

There are many different types of music in the world today. Traditional music is at risk of being replaced by international music such as reggae, rock, R&B, alternative, jazz, and hippop etc. We are losing our own traditional music because of this international music. If so, what should we do to preserve our own traditional music?

First of all, we should find our own style and character in our traditional music, although international music is quite good. We might lose our traditional music if we accept and enjoy them unconciously. For example, in Korea there is a traditional song called 'Arirang' which is usually sang all over the provinces. However, it has seldom been sung since international music was imported into my country. It could only be a problem in my country but it could also happen in other countries. As a result we accepted international music unconditionally and recklessly. We are losing our own special features in traditional music. There are lots of people who even do not know what 'Arirang' means, what they were singing about, why they were usually singing that song, and so on. Nowadays it has been sung in some parts of provinces or on special days like national independence day. It is quite a pity to lose their own traditional music within international music. There might have been a variety of tradition music.

In conclusion, I suggest we should protect and preserve our own traditional music before accepting other music including international music. I think it can be another way to admire your country as well as your hometown.