The Politics of a Memory Wound: Norwegian Exceptionalism and the Trauma of July 22, 2011

2021 ◽  
pp. 000276422110031
Author(s):  
E. Johanna Hartelius ◽  
Kaitlyn E. Haynal
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Natural Landscape ◽  
National Imaginary ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Youth Camp ◽  
With Memory ◽  
Dual Case ◽  
Media Event

Following the July 22, 2011, Oslo bombing and shootings at the Utøya youth camp Norway became embroiled in a conflict over commemorative ethics. The memorial initially selected in an international contest, Memory Wound by Jonas Dahlgren, drew opposition from victims’ families and local residents for its severe impact on the natural landscape. Plans for installation were cancelled in 2017. This controversy, we submit, must be contextualized in relation to the Norwegian justice system’s handling of Anders Breivik, the perpetrator whose criminal proceedings were kept relatively secluded. We demonstrate how the design of Memory Wound and the suppression of Breivik’s publicity reflect a symbolic logic traceable to a national imaginary of Norwegian exceptionalism. By interpretively aligning the use of negative space in Memory Wound with the muting of Breivik as a media event, we investigate the prescriptive force of symbols to inculcate world views. Specifically, we attend to the foreclosure of “prosthetic memory,” which through media circulation allows people to engage with memory that is not primarily theirs. We acknowledge the possibility of empathy across difference that Landsberg ascribes to prosthetic memory; however, we insist that the circumstances under which solidarity might be rejected must be considered. With a dual case study, we offer a perspective on enduring assumptions about cultural identity and the rise of rightwing extremism in Northern Europe.

Cultural Identity and Continuity - Case Study of Authentic Conservation of Xi'an Bei Yuan Men Historic District

2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 1840-1846
Author(s):  
Hong Yan Li ◽  
Fei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Historic District ◽  
Development Mode ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The Core ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Authentic Development ◽  
Corresponding Analysis

This paper discusses cultural identity and continuity of historic district based on the principle of authenticity in conservation field. The objective is to find out appropriate solutions for a historic district and to keep its special cultural value. It develops corresponding analysis in both physical aspects and cultural aspects, emphasizing the living feature of a historic district. The author advocates that it is significant to keep local residents living in the district since they are the cultural carriers and the core to conserve their cultural identity. The paper advocates an authentic development mode in historic district.

scholarly journals Dwelling Is a Key Idea in Traditional Residential Architecture’s Sustainability: A Case Study at Yangwan Village in Suzhou, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6492
Author(s):  
Fengyi Ji ◽  
Shangyi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Causal Chain ◽  
Architectural Form ◽  
Residential Architecture ◽  
The Core ◽  
Physical Form ◽  
Local Livelihood ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Architectural Characteristics

Previous studies have failed to grasp the essence of traditional building habits responding to natural challenges. Therefore, contradictions arise between unified regulations protecting traditional residential architecture proposed by experts and the diverse construction transformation performed by locals. To resolve these contradictions, fieldwork was conducted in Yangwan, a famous village in South China. The traditional residential architectural characteristics in three periods were obtained and compared. Peirce’s interpretation of the three natures of habit and Heidegger’s dwelling help determine the essence of building habits. The logic in traditional residential architecture is analysed through the “four-layer integrated into one” framework (including the natural environment, livelihood form, institution and ideology), yielding the following results. (1) The characteristics of the residential architectural form change with local livelihood form, institution and ideology. Nevertheless, the process by which local residents think, judge and respond to natural challenges remains unchanged (Thirdness of Habit), forming the core of dwelling. (2) The characteristics of the architectural form are determined by the causal chain of “four-layer integrated into one”. Stable causal chains are formed by the Thirdness of Habit, which represents people’s initiative in addressing natural challenges. Therefore, the protection of traditional residential architecture should centre on dwelling and people’s agency in response to the natural environment rather than on maintaining a unified physical form.

scholarly journals A Case Study in Watershed-Based Plan Development and Implementation for the May River Watershed in Bluffton, South Carolina

2014 ◽  
pp. 19-25
Author(s):  
Kimberly W. Jones ◽  
Ronald Bullman
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
River Watershed ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Beaufort County ◽  
The Town

The Town of Bluffton, South Carolina was a one square mile coastal village until it experienced exponential growth in the early 2000s, and today is approximately 54 square miles. Until this recent growth, few sources of possible impairments to water quality were recognized within the watershed, and even fewer within close proximity to the river itself. In 2007, the Town was told by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) that fecal coliform levels in the May River headwaters were increasing and in 2009 the river received a shellfish harvesting classification down-grade. In response to this down-grade, the Town of Bluffton, with Beaufort County and stakeholders, committed to take action to restore shellfish harvesting in the river and to prevent further degradation to the river. Following the U.S. EPA (EPA) guidelines for developing watershed plans, Town staff worked for nearly a year with consultants, Beaufort County, topic experts and local residents to develop the May River Watershed Action Plan which was adopted by Town Council in November 2011.

scholarly journals Konflik Penolakan Ritual Doa Leluhur Paguyuban Padma Buana di Pedukuhan Mangir Bantul, Yogyakarta

SMART ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-62
Author(s):  
Setyo Boedi Oetomo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Root Cause ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
The People ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
The Village

The people of Yogyakarta are known for their tolerance, where people of different religions can coexist peacefully especially with Javanese traditions. But in Mangir, a village in Bantul, Yogyakarta, in November 12, 2019, there was a case of local residents rejecting the procession of ancestral prayer rituals by the Paguyuban Padma Buana (PPB) who claims to be followers of Javanese Hinduism. This study aimed at disclosing the elements and roots of conflict from the Mangir community's rejection towards Paguyuban Padma Buana. As a case study, it used conflict analysis approach through timeline and factor analysis techniques. The results showed that the open conflict between the two groups has occurred since 2012 with the main issue of syncretic ritual practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Kejawen (Javanism) that involve people from various religions. In addition, the Maha Lingga Padma Buana Temple as a place of whorship and rituals has also the license problems. Reconciliation was carried out between residents with the Padma Buana followers in 2015. Unfortunately it was violated by the Paguyuban Padma Buana and became a trigger of conflict back in 2019. The cause of this conflict is multiple factors, all of which are interrelated. However, the root cause of the problem among Mangir people is mostly related to traditional revivalism and the distribution of cultural tourism management authorities. This conflict makes them polarized and vulnerable to interests that can create the village atmosphere worse

scholarly journals KEBERADAAN RAPA’I DABO’IH GRUP BUNGONG SITANGKEE SEBAGAI REPRODUKSI BUDAYA DI PERKAMPUNGAN BEKAS EVAKUAS CARE KORBAN PASCA TSUNAMI ACEH

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 455
Author(s):  
Beni Andika ◽  
Fani Dila Sari
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Performance Art ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Cultural Reproduction ◽  
Government Organization ◽  
Original Culture ◽  
City District

AbstrakKreativitas grup Bungong Sitangkee mempertunjukan Rapa’i Daboi’h merupakan upaya reproduksi budaya di perkampungan bekas pengungsian NGO (Non Goverment Organization) CARE di perkampungan Teurebeuh Kecamatan Kota Jantho Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Rapa’i Dabo’ih adalah seni pertunjukan atraksi yang menakjubkan. Seni pertunjukan ini digemari karena bentuk sajian pertunjukan Rapa’i Dabo’ih yang atraktif dengan debus sebagai puncak dari permainan yang disertai instrumen Rapa’i dengan lantunan syair-syair berisikan syiar agama Islam. Reproduksi budaya adalah proses mempertahankan identitas budaya yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat korban pascatsunami yang sudah tinggal menetap di area bekas pengungsian sebagai  pelestarian dan eksistensi kebudayaan asalnya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengungkap keberadaan Rapa’i Daboih sebagai  reproduksi budaya yang terjadi di perkampungan CARE bekas pengungsian korban pascatsunami di Aceh 2004 lalu. Identifikasi reproduksi budaya ditinjau dari pemkanaan ulang seni pertunjukan Rapa’i Dabo’ih oleh Grup Bungong Sitangkee di Kecamatan Kota Jantho Kabupaten Aceh Besar. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi dan mengamati pertunjukan dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian ini mengungkapkan bagaimana kebradaan reproduksi budaya dengan studi kasus Rapa’i Dabo’ih.Kata Kunci: rapa’i dabo’ih, reproduksi, budaya.AbstractThe Bungong Sitangkee group's creativity demonstrates Rapa 'i Daboi'h is an effort to reproduce culture in the CARE (Non Government Organization) in Teurebeuh village, JAntho City District, Aceh Besar District. Rapa’i Dabo’ih is an amazing performing arts performance. This performance art is favored because of the attractive form of the Rapa'i Dabo'ih show with debus as the culmination of the game accompanied by the Rapa'i instrument with the recitation of verses containing Islamic symbols. Cultural reproduction is the process of maintaining cultural identity carried out by post-tsunami victims who have settled in ex-refugee areas as a preservation and existence of their original culture. The purpose of this study is to uncover the existence of Rapa'i Daboih as a cultural reproduction that occurred in the CARE village of ex-refugee victims after the tsunami in Aceh in 2004. Identification of cultural reproduction is reviewed from the reopening of the Rapa 'i Dabo'ih performance by the Bungong Sitangkee Group in Kota Jantho District, Aceh Besar Regency. The method used is a qualitative method, data collection is done through observation and observing performances and interviews. The results of this study reveal how the existence of cultural reproduction with the Rapa'i Dabo'ih case study.  Keywords: rapa'i dabo’ih, reproduction, culture.  

Design & Research of the Traditional Waterfront Interface Houses in Shanghai Ecological Transformation - Pudong Ancient Shao Jia Lou Town House

2012 ◽  
Vol 524-527 ◽  
pp. 2667-2673
Author(s):  
Xin Qun Feng ◽  
Chen Du ◽  
Xiao Dong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Ventilation System ◽  
Folk Culture ◽  
Traditional Architecture ◽  
Natural Landscape ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Local Residents

The natural landscape of the pudong ancient town in Shanghai's waterfront with "bridges, water, people" rich in distinctive cultural landscape has always been popular. Rustic country setting and its rich cultural heritage have attracted many people to want to get to know it. Ancient town in Shanghai have been famous in the world too. "Authenticity" town folk culture is the essence of the town's cultural heritage. On one hand, the attention to the life of local residents and traditional architecture "authenticity" can revitalize traditional cultural heritage, promote tourism development and protection of ancient town. On the other hand, building ecology, energy conservation, and sustainability are the current world trend, most importantly the needs of the world's sustainable economic development. In this paper, taking Shao Jia Lou town house as an example for the transformation of the traditional waterfront interface, based on the waterfront interface environmental features, the adoption of the internal layout of the building materials and re-design the ventilation system, heating systems and new energy sources, ecological transformation has been carefully designed. In addition, some practical design studies have been done regarding the diversification of the use of small space. The precondition of making people aware of China's traditional ecological transformation of the waterfront interface is to extend the traditional culture, ancient town in Shanghai, protect and improve the waterfront environment and raise living standards.

scholarly journals Into the Interstices: Everyday Practices of Refugees and Their Supporters in Europe’s Migration ‘Crisis’

Sociology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-603 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Fontanari ◽  
Maurizio Ambrosini
Keyword(s):  
Migration Policy ◽  
Structural Level ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Everyday Practices ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Migration Crisis

This article investigates the interconnections between migration to Europe for asylum and the multiple ‘crises’ of the border regime that have occurred in recent decades. Drawing on 22 months of ethnographic research with refugees in Italy and Germany, the article highlights the tensions between migration policy and legislation at the structural level and the agency of refugees. The case study focuses on a protest staged by refugees in Berlin and the active involvement of its civil-society supporters. The everyday practices of refugees, including building relationships with local residents, cross-border mobility within Europe and ‘inhabiting’ the grey zones where different national jurisdictions intersect, generate frictions that open up spaces of autonomy: the ‘interstices’. Territorial, social and judicial interstices develop out of the power relations in Europe’s migration ‘battleground’.

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