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Lecture series by Guillem Castañar on Catalan culture
On Thursdays, 16th november, 23rd November, 7th December and 14th December at 5 p.m. (time in EET) lectures will be held in the 4th floor seminar room of the Estonian Literary Museum, Tartu.
LECTURE 1 “CATALAN CELEBRATIONS”
This series of lectures about Catalan culture kicks off with a session devoted to festivals in Catalonia. We will look at the origins and meanings of some of the most important Catalan celebrations. As Christmas is approaching, we will look into certain details that make the Catalan version of this festivity rather unique.
LECTURE 2 “CATALAN FOLKLORE”
Catalonia is a land rich in tradition. The second chapter of this series pays attention to two of the more outstanding features of Catalan folklore: the castellers, or “human towers”, and the national dance, also known as sardana. Are they just traditions or there is more to it than meets the eye?
LECTURE 3 “CATALAN LINGUISTIC WORLDVIEWS”
The language is arguably the most important marker of Catalan identity. Despite its status as an official language within Spain and the numerous protective measures enacted by successive regional governments, Catalan keeps struggling and some predict its disappearance. What are its peculiarities? What are the effects of globalisation on a minoritized language?
LECTURE 4 “RELIGION(S) IN CATALONIA”
Although traditionally a homogeneous Catholic country, recent mass migration and globalisation processes have significantly altered the religious landscape of Catalonia. We will look at current trends, but also at the special role that through history the Catholic Church has played in the country regarding its identity.
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Supported by Integration Foundation (Ministry of Culture, Republic of Estonia)
