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Cultural background is central to the study of folk forms because folklore does not exist separately from the social, historical, religious, economic and linguistic life of a community. Folk forms are created, preserved and transmitted by people in their everyday lives. They express the beliefs, values, experiences, memories and worldview of a particular community. Therefore, a folk song, folktale, proverb, ritual, dance, festival, legend or craft can be properly understood only when it is studied in relation to the cultural environment from which it emerges. Folklore refers broadly to the traditional knowledge and expressive culture of a community. It includes oral narratives such as myths, legends, fairy tales and anecdotes; verbal forms such as proverbs, riddles, songs and sayings; performing traditions such as folk theatre, dance and music; and customary practices associated with festivals, marriage, birth, death, agriculture and religious life. These forms are not merely entertainment. They carry meanings that are connected with the cultural background of the people who produce and perform them. The cultural background provides the context necessary for understanding the meaning of a folk form. A story may appear simple when read independently, but its deeper meaning may become clear only when the beliefs and customs of the community are known. For example, a folktale involving a particular animal, tree, river or supernatural being may reflect beliefs about nature, morality or the relationship between human beings and the spiritual world. Without knowledge of these cultural beliefs, a researcher may interpret the story according to modern assumptions and miss its traditional significance. Religion and belief systems are particularly important in the study of folklore. Many folk forms are associated with religious practices, sacred places, deities, spirits and ritual activities. Folk songs sung during festivals, agricultural ceremonies or marriage ceremonies often contain __________ _____ _______ ____ ________ ___.
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