tokens: The maintenance of traditional skills and ways of life? There is no doubt the application of technological developments in some countries will be accompanied with modern skills and new lifestyles . It is argued that these so-called cultural invasions will result in the distinction of national traditions, and there is no need to maintain them . However, from my point of view, what can be expected, is a change of the role of the tradition but not its disappearance from the society . It is undeniable that the country's culture is passed down mainly through traditional skills and ways of life . For instance, in Vietnam, many water puppet shows which once demonstrated our seasonal agriculture and communal activities, are today substituted by cinemas and music concerts . This means the young generation can solely get access to their ancestor's early life through books and images, which otherwise would be much more easily absorbed . In tradition, a person should look back at the past, mainly by means of custom handcraft or antique lifestyle, to progress . Understanding why, and how our predecessors survived through thick and thin will probably be invaluable lessons for us today . Also, study form their mistakes helps us accomplish our goal with smooth sailing . To sumarize, there should never be any replacement for traditional skills or ways of life . They are the ones that teach, and will teach us to be self-esteem and experienced, which means their preservation throughout history deserve our attention .