Read the first part Jose Vasconcelos: Culture begets progress and without it there is no demand of the peoples no moral conduct. All cultures, in its own way, contribute to the development of the region and make it from their particular way of seeing the universe. Some have a special attachment to the land. Others are festive and joyful as most of those who in all latitudes reside at the edge of the sea. Certain groups are attached to work at a point close to addiction and marketing. And, of course, no shortage of those who have earned the affection and respect of his generation writing lines abound on where yellow butterflies and the magical realism of the events; or manufactured homes in the air; or delighting everything to everyone with the rhythmic movements of his body; or filling up with goals the goals of opposites and sending the small ball above the fence. Or as those who do not are renowned musicians or writers laureates or athletes out of series, with hard work and applied intelligence for the welfare of others.

Before all this richness is imposed major commitment to preserve it and transfer it to future generations to make these in turn retained it, enrich it and make it part of their identity. Youth must be appropriating the culture of their elders and raise it to new and higher summits, for pride and for all those who shall come after. And elders rests them the obligation to protect all this wealth through the best methods: share what we have. Writer and educator Cuban Jose Marti said: we can only leave our kids roots and wings. The roots are important to reaffirm identity and commitment to the Earth. And the wings to conquer the world, increasingly smaller, but increasingly competitive and universal.

And being competitive and universal arrives on day in which local culture, if not strong, may assign to the ravages of the globalisation and attempts to standardize all peoples everywhere. Clarify something: is not only sea comprehensive and full of history; they are not only our minerals; Tourism is not only that makes rich to the Caribbean. It is also its cultural diversity. Why should appreciate and defend it. Culture is pride and dignity. It is wealth and freedom, as he puts it Miguel de Unamuno: you do not proclameis the freedom of flying, but dad wings; not the of thinking, but dad thought; The freedom that must be given to the people is the culture read the first part Alejandro Rutto Martinez is a renowned journalist and Colombian writer, linked as a teacher at several Colombian universities. He is author of four books and co-author of three others in which addresses the theme of leadership, ethics, and human development. It is often invitadocomo lecturer at congresses, forums and other academic events. Get in touch with him through corrreo or call cell 300 8055526.