Rituals and Traditional Events in the Modern World (Routledge Advances in Event Research Series)

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Synopsis
Many events have evolved over centuries, drawing on local customs and conditions. However, as the world becomes increasingly globalised, traditional events and the identities they support are increasingly being challenged and rituals may be lost. Reacting against this trend towards homogeneity, communities strive to preserve and even recreate their traditional events, which may require rituals to be resurrected or reinvented for a new audience. The aim of this book is to explore the role of traditional events and rituals in the modern world. The 16 chapters cover a range of case studies of the performance of ritual through events, including their historical antecedents and development over time, as well as their role in society, link with identities both seemingly fixed and fluid and their continued relevance. The cases examined are not museum pieces, but rather vibrant festivals and events that continue to persist. Drawing on the power of history and cultural tradition, they are manifestations of heritage, existing in three temporalities: celebrating the past, occurring in the present and aiming to continue into and influence the future. Iconic events including Chinese New Year, Hogmanay and the New Orleans Mardi Gras are examined and examples are drawn from a diverse range of countries such as South Korea, China, Laos, the United States, Scotland, Italy, India and Haiti. This volume provides a deep understanding upon the role of tradition and ritual within events, from a global perspective and will be valuable reading for students, researchers and academics interested in events, heritage and culture.
Copyright:
2014

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
248 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781134593200
Related ISBNs:
9781138083431, 9781315886879, 9780415707367
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
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Copyrighted By:
Selection and editorial matter, Jennifer Laing and Warwick Frost
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Travel
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Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Jennifer Laing
Edited by:
Warwick Frost

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