Reasons for the extinction of oral tradition

It is generally believed that many valuable intangible cultural heritages are being eroded, especially oral inheritance and living customs are on the verge of extinction. The fundamental reason for the disappearance of oral tradition is the weakening of regional culture.

Therefore, the emergence of writing and the popularization of educational writing are the main reasons for the decline of oral tradition, and the rise of industrial revolution and printing has further aggravated the demise of oral tradition.