Vol. 52 No. 2 (2023): Folklora: spomini, politike, dediščinjenje / Folklore: Memories, Politics, Heritagisation
Volume Editors: Rebeka Kunej and Marjeta Pisk
The present discussions in this thematic issue of Traditiones (Vol. 52 No. 2) address folklore, especially folk music and dance, memories, politics and heritagisation in the post-socialist milieus of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Slovenia. Fourteen authors in eight articles thus reveal the similarities arising from related cultural-political systems, while the individual studies at the same time point out the specifics which derive from the implementation in the local environment, time period, and the modality of the folklore activity.
Participatory singing, dancing, and musicking within and beyond folklore ensembles, organised festivals, singing and folklore competitions, and open-air dance events reflect the multifaceted nature of folklore activity, which concurrently combines the institutional organisation and reminiscence of the past representational role, and the abundantly present embodiment and emotions that make this activity so attractive to so many. Both in socialism and post-socialism, as well as in today’s moment.
Published:
02.12.2023
