Definitions for folk culture
folk cul·ture

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1. folk culturenoun

   The artistic entertainment and material artifacts of a society's peasantry and/or least learned members, usually involving small-scale household production representative of a unique local community without regard to a wider vernacular.

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1. folk culture

   Folklore is shared by a particular group of people; it encompasses the traditions common to that culture, subculture or group. This includes oral traditions such as tales, legends, proverbs and jokes. They include material culture, ranging from traditional building styles common to the group. Folklore also includes customary lore, taking actions for folk beliefs, the forms and rituals of celebrations such as Christmas and weddings, folk dances and initiation rites. Each one of these, either singly or in combination, is considered a folklore artifact or traditional cultural expression. Just as essential as the form, folklore also encompasses the transmission of these artifacts from one region to another or from one generation to the next. Folklore is not something one can typically gain in a formal school curriculum or study in the fine arts. Instead, these traditions are passed along informally from one individual to another either through verbal instruction or demonstration. The academic study of folklore is called folklore studies or folkloristics, and it can be explored at undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. levels.

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1. folk culture

   Folk culture refers to the traditional practices, customs, beliefs, values, art, and expressions of a particular community or group of people. It is deeply rooted in the shared history, heritage, and folklore of a specific region or ethnic group. Folk culture is typically transmitted orally or through generations and is often characterized by its simplicity, authenticity, and connection to nature and everyday life. It encompasses various aspects such as music, dance, storytelling, crafts, clothing, food, and festivals, which reflect the social and cultural identity of the community. Folk culture tends to be preserved and celebrated as a way to maintain cultural heritage and promote a sense of belonging and pride among its practitioners.

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1. Folk culture

   Folk culture refers to a culture traditionally practiced by a small, homogeneous, rural group living in relative isolation from other groups. Historically, handed down through oral tradition, it demonstrates the "old ways" over novelty and relates to a sense of community. Folk culture is quite often imbued with a sense of place. If elements of a folk culture are copied by, or moved to, a foreign locale, they will still carry strong connotations of their original place of creation. Examples of American folk cultures include: ⁕Powwows ⁕Native tribal regalia ⁕The cakewalk ⁕Louisiana Creole cuisine, music, and language ⁕Handmade quilts ⁕The Hawaiian hula, leis, a pantheon of nature gods, and the concept of aloha ⁕Shaker architecture and furniture ⁕Whale-hunting with traditional spiritual rites of some Alaskan tribes ⁕Tepees ⁕Hand-gathered Wild rice gleaned in the traditional manner in the United States' northwoods The above-mentioned have entered mainstream consciousness to varying degrees, but none have been so distorted from their original form as to have lost their culturally specific sense of place. In contrast, blue jeans and McDonald's are cultural icons which have been made so internationalized they have lost their original sense of place, and they are no longer part of folk culture. Similarly, Federalist architecture was created in the United States, but in a style influenced by, and meant to appeal to, outside interests.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of folk culture in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of folk culture in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

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