Paper Title
STRATEGIES TO REVIVE DISAPPEARING GLOBAL CULTURES: CASE STUDY OF DOGRA CULTURE

Abstract
The world comprises a rich tapestry of thousands of distinct cultures, each with its own traditions, customs, intellectual heritage, and identity markers. These unique cultures facilitate communication among their members through specific languages and traditions, acting as mediums for cultural transmission across generations. However, globalization and modernization have introduced pressures that often lead smaller cultures to assimilate into or adopt practices from dominant cultures, risking the erosion of their own unique heritage. Consequently, the loss of smaller cultural identities leads to the gradual vanishing of global cultural diversity, with estimates suggesting that one culture disappears every two weeks. This study examines the Dogra culture of India, a traditional community currently facing challenges in preserving its identity in the face of modernizing influences. Members of the Dogra culture report a growing sense of vulnerability regarding the survival of their traditions. Local groups have initiated several preservation efforts, achieving moderate success in mitigating cultural degradation and safeguarding their heritage.This paper investigates the underlying causes contributing to the decline of the Dogra culture and analyzes the proactive measures employed by local groups to counteract these challenges. Additionally, it evaluates the effectiveness of these efforts, presenting a template that could potentially be applied by other cultures facing similar threats to their community. By examining these strategies, the study aims to offer insights into sustainable practices for cultural preservation worldwide. Keywords - Indigenous cultures, Dogra culture, Dogri language, Disappearing cultures.