A Parallel Study of Romanian and Italian Traditional Culture

Aurelia Sabiescu ()
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Aurelia Sabiescu: School 117, Bucharest, Romania

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Abstract: Through his enduring work and innovative forays as a pioneering researcher and true intellectual, De Martino remains a prolific culture maker and a pioneer in the field of ethno-anthropology, contributing to a remarkable extent, including advancing research in the field and continuing to stimulate, in a substantial way, those interested in following his path. In addition to his vast theoretical background, De Martino’s genuine personality has always guided him to a form of knowledge based on experience, with his field research developing innovative methodological approaches - even through the integration of new technologies – confirming De Martino as a true guide in applied ethnological research. Through the extensive use of photography as an essential tool for critical analysis of scientific evidence, all research techniques undergo transformation. The author advocates for the necessity of expanding the study of De Martino’s work within Romanian academia, particularly focusing on the relationship of the Italian scholar with Romanian folklore, treated and viewed in comparison with the forms of manifestation of Italian popular culture. In this exploration, fascinating aspects and similarities of tarantism with the ritual elements of the Romanian Căluș can be detected. The Căluș dance, included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, stands as an important national emblem and a symbol of Romanian identity.

Keywords: Romanian folklore; tarantism; Romanian căluș (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 5 pages
Date: 2024-05
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Published in Proceedings of the 35th International RAIS Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, April 4-5, 2024, pages 196-198

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