CULTURE PRESERVATION THROUGH MUSIC IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY OF EHUME OBOWO COMMUNITY IN IMO STATE NIGERIA

Abstract

Every Nation, tribe and race have different cultures; and culture represents the way of life of a people. Culture is the many influences of a people in a community which had to do with their knowledge, character, social life and behaviour. It is also seen as the beliefs and customs and social organisations of a people. This means that every society represents a culture that defines who they are; such is the case with Ehume Obowo Community in Imo State. Culture is very important if the existence of the people will last, and as a result, the preservation of such culture therefore becomes very paramount. Studies have shown that preservation of anything good must start from the foundation; hence the culture of a people is best done through music in Early Childhood Education. This study investigated the importance of culture in the life of the people of Ehume Obowo and how it is preserved through Education in early childhood. This research adopted observation and literature study. And conclusions were drawn following the findings. The study showed that the culture of a people is their life and its preservation is of greater importance, and it is best preserved through music in early childhood education.