As globalization swept across the globe, the beauty of the Ampawa riparian community, reflected in the serenity and the uniqueness of livelihoods, had been gradually invaded by modern capitalism and consumerism. Traditional art, culture, architecture, historical sites, and priceless way of life were commercialized and exploited. Concrete buildings and housing estates had intruded plentiful orchards, making the view unpleasant. The waterways became polluted, and the local floating market gradually became sluggish. In short, the bygone era of the Ampawa riparian community was in desperate need for restoration.