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Do old traditions survive better by staying local or by going global?

A 300-year-old Mexican music tradition is now being played in cities around the world.

44%
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“It changes either way. Traditions have always shifted as people moved”

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It changes either way. Traditions have always shifted as people moved
44%
Both, if the roots stay intact. Spread it, but keep the original place alive
33%
I do not think it matters. If people enjoy it, it lives
22%
Going global. A tradition nobody practises dies, however authentic it is
0%
Staying local. Once it leaves home, it becomes a copy
0%
Only if locals stay in charge. Outsiders can join, not run it
0%

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Country

% chose top answer

🇭🇷Croatia50%🇳🇱Netherlands100%🇧🇬Bulgaria50%

Age

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Man is most divided — 40% “It changes either way. Traditions have always shifted as people moved” vs 40% “I do not think it matters. If people enjoy it, it lives”.

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