International Conference on Rituals, Traditions, and Cultural Studies (ICRTCS - 27)

This track explores how rituals contribute to the construction and negotiation of individual and collective identities within various communities. It seeks to understand the interplay between ritual practices and the formation of social identities across different cultural contexts.

This session examines the impact of modernity on traditional practices and the ways in which communities adapt their heritage in contemporary society. Papers will investigate the tensions and synergies between preserving traditions and embracing change.

Focusing on ethnographic methodologies, this track invites discussions on how cultural heritage is understood, represented, and experienced in diverse settings. Contributions will highlight the role of ethnography in documenting and analyzing heritage practices.

This session delves into the relationship between belief systems and the rituals that embody them, examining how these practices reflect and reinforce societal values. Papers will explore various belief systems and their manifestations in ritualistic behaviors.

This track focuses on the role of rituals in fostering community engagement and social cohesion. It aims to uncover how communal rituals serve as platforms for collective expression and solidarity among diverse groups.

This session invites papers that investigate the historical evolution of rituals and traditions within specific cultural contexts. By examining historical documents and narratives, participants will explore how past practices inform contemporary cultural identities.