Expression and Construction of Belongingness in Reenactment of Medieval Turku : A Case Study of the Medieval Market in Turku from 2015 to 2016
Zhang, Chi (2019-11-13)
Expression and Construction of Belongingness in Reenactment of Medieval Turku : A Case Study of the Medieval Market in Turku from 2015 to 2016
(13.11.2019)
Julkaisu on tekijänoikeussäännösten alainen. Teosta voi lukea ja tulostaa henkilökohtaista käyttöä varten. Käyttö kaupallisiin tarkoituksiin on kielletty.
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Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on:
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2019121046538
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2019121046538
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This thesis explores expression and formation of belongingness in historical reenactment at the Medieval Market in Turku with a focus on the year of 2015 and 2016. Belongingness is considered a basic human need. In this thesis, different dimensions of belongingness will be discussed. The thesis intends to explore mechanism of formation of belongingness concerning belongingness to human sphere, to spatial sphere and to temporal sphere in relation to cultural event and historical reenactment.
The study of belongingness is made possible by conducting research on historical performances at the Medieval Market in Turku. The event is believed to be one of the most significant cultural events in Turku as well as the biggest event regarding medieval history in Finland. Primary research methods including ethnography, surveys on performers, and close reading of the playscripts were adopted.
Both the performers and the characters they performed at the Medieval Market in Turku could be considered an ideal research target with respect to study of belongingness to human sphere. Performers’ feelings and understanding of Turku, medieval history as well as Finnish culture serve as important source materials when it comes to research on belongingness to history and culture. In this thesis, both subjective and objective elements that affect the formation of belongingness are analyzed.
The thesis argues that the historical performances tend to present belongingness at the Medieval Market in Turku from 2015 to 2016. Formation of belongingness is a dynamic process. It can be strengthened through bodily performances such as reenactment, while it can be weakened with a lack of authenticity. In addition, the thesis proceeds to further review the mechanism of cultural belongingness. Research results of this thesis are believed to be beneficial to exploring possible means to develop cultural identity as well as promotion of culture.
The study of belongingness is made possible by conducting research on historical performances at the Medieval Market in Turku. The event is believed to be one of the most significant cultural events in Turku as well as the biggest event regarding medieval history in Finland. Primary research methods including ethnography, surveys on performers, and close reading of the playscripts were adopted.
Both the performers and the characters they performed at the Medieval Market in Turku could be considered an ideal research target with respect to study of belongingness to human sphere. Performers’ feelings and understanding of Turku, medieval history as well as Finnish culture serve as important source materials when it comes to research on belongingness to history and culture. In this thesis, both subjective and objective elements that affect the formation of belongingness are analyzed.
The thesis argues that the historical performances tend to present belongingness at the Medieval Market in Turku from 2015 to 2016. Formation of belongingness is a dynamic process. It can be strengthened through bodily performances such as reenactment, while it can be weakened with a lack of authenticity. In addition, the thesis proceeds to further review the mechanism of cultural belongingness. Research results of this thesis are believed to be beneficial to exploring possible means to develop cultural identity as well as promotion of culture.