1. Goofa tradition involves understanding the relationship between people and their environment through haasaya (indigenous knowledge). Haasaya is passed down orally between generations and involves observing nature and adapting practices accordingly.
2. Haasaya includes knowledge about plants, animals, weather patterns, and other aspects of the local environment. Elders teach younger generations how to sustainably use resources based on this knowledge.
3. Scholars argue that maintaining intergenerational transmission of haasaya is important for preserving cultural identity and promoting environmental stewardship.