But it's not necessarily the chemicals themselves I'm interested in, but rather what they do to our sense of perspective and our reference points.

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R.1: The knowledge and practices related to the toquilla straw hat are transmitted from one generation to another and provide the bearing communities with a sense of cultural identity and continuity, serving as a reference of social cohesion among different groups living in coastal and Andean regions of Ecuador.

UNESCO: Intangible Cultural Heritage

Cultural heritage is a reference full of values helping to restore a sense of normality and enabling people to move forward.

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