Some people argue that it is necessary to conserve the cultural tradition and customs related to religions, while others say that it should be modified to be adaptive with the world today. While cultural and religious traditions help to show cultural identity, I believe that some are outdated and should be changed.
On the one hand, preserving cultural traditions and religious customs means protecting our cultural identity and uniqueness. This is because those customs and traditions had been done throughout thousands of years by our ancestors which formed the colors and characteristics of people in that particular area. For example, in Vietnam, a well known long lasting tradition in every Tet holiday is visiting the pagodas, burning an incense, wishing for the best wishes for the New Year: healthiness, happiness, wealth.
On the other hand, it is believed that some customs are no longer suitable in the modern generation that should be changed. There are still some outdated customs and archaic beliefs that constraint people, even social development. A good example is The law abolished an obsolete tradition that discriminated against women. Child marriage is a regressive custom that needs to be abolished.
In conclusion, although keeping our traditions and customs helps to protect the cultural identity, it is necessary for us to change them to fit the modern lifestyles and global culture rather than always stick to old ways.