During these times, we are witnessing the redefinition of the concept of “prosperity”. This redefinition means a significant shift in social values from economic prosperity to the prosperity and security that can be found through the preservation of individual identity. For the younger generation, their great fear is if, one day, their passion becomes a lost cause. Losing their passion essentially means that their life is no longer their own. As for the previous generation, mass generalisations tend to be imposed upon them when comparisons are being made between the older and younger generations. One such generalisation is that the previous generation were so busy obsessing over building their socio-economic status, to the point where their passions ended up being overlooked or forgotten. With the emergence of both ends of the extreme, difficulties arise in the establishment of commonalities between two different age groups already divided by a social gap.
Be inspired by the stories of these three old ladies who have come together at the retirement market in Chiang Mai to pass on positive energy through their passions: the unique Lanna basketry, mini-gardens founded upon the principle of recycling, and textile bags with a functional focus.
Is it true then that passion is an identity construct which specifically defines the younger generation? Or is passion actually a fire which cannot be put out, a flame carried by individuals of all ages and genders?
Please stay tuned with "Spirit of Asia" on February 7th, 2021 at 04.30 - 05.00 PM. (Bangkok, UTC+7)
During these times, we are witnessing the redefinition of the concept of “prosperity”. This redefinition means a significant shift in social values from economic prosperity to the prosperity and security that can be found through the preservation of individual identity. For the younger generation, their great fear is if, one day, their passion becomes a lost cause. Losing their passion essentially means that their life is no longer their own. As for the previous generation, mass generalisations tend to be imposed upon them when comparisons are being made between the older and younger generations. One such generalisation is that the previous generation were so busy obsessing over building their socio-economic status, to the point where their passions ended up being overlooked or forgotten. With the emergence of both ends of the extreme, difficulties arise in the establishment of commonalities between two different age groups already divided by a social gap.
Be inspired by the stories of these three old ladies who have come together at the retirement market in Chiang Mai to pass on positive energy through their passions: the unique Lanna basketry, mini-gardens founded upon the principle of recycling, and textile bags with a functional focus.
Is it true then that passion is an identity construct which specifically defines the younger generation? Or is passion actually a fire which cannot be put out, a flame carried by individuals of all ages and genders?
Please stay tuned with "Spirit of Asia" on February 7th, 2021 at 04.30 - 05.00 PM. (Bangkok, UTC+7)