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The contemporary man, wanting to define his place in time, needs bonds and continuity, he needs remembrance and knowledge about the legacy of the past. The strength of creative consciousness, thanks to which the man can lean towards the future without any fear, comes from tradition. Tradition is a dynamic phenomenon, it is not inherited as something complete, already worked out. In order to “have” it, you have to shape it with much effort, and even “nurture” it. In the face of the past, one must adopt an attitude of respect, recognition, and, if necessary, admiration or criticism. Then you have to experience it “as if again”, drawing conclusions for the present and the future. Memory aids consciousness in choosing what tradition passes down from generation to generation. Essentially, it passes a hope that invigorates human desires in the pursuit of good and lofty goals. The memory of humanity is the memory of humaneness, it is the consciousness of who a human is in the face of his limitations and possibilities. In order to renew the memory of humanity, it is worth trying today to find a way to revive the creative dialogue between tradition and the present. Tradition, related to cultural heritage, is expressed in the culture of a specific society and the process of socialization of its members. Valued and cherished by the community, it protects itself: protects it from betraying the cultural heritage developed over generations; consolidates the identity and freedom of the community; motivates to noble actions in the spirit of brotherliness and solidarity.