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.
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