Analyzing Competing Origin Myths and Interpretations Through Hegemonic Representations
138 EDEFINING NATIONAL IDENTITY IN MACEDONIA RAnalyzing Competing Origin Myths and Interpretations through Hegemonic Representations Maja Muhić ka tribina 37, vol. 44, 2014., str. 138-152 44, 2014., str. 37, vol. ka tribina Faculty of Languages, Cultures, and Communications, š South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia etnolo Aleksandar Takovski English Language Center, South East European University, Tetovo, Macedonia ' is paper analyzes symbolism pertaining to and popular receptions of the project Skopje 214, an architectural journey in the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. While a) empting to understand the multifaceted symbolic meanings and perceptions associated with this project, we pay a) ention to the existence of previous narratives of Macedonian national identity prior to the announcement of Skopje 2014 and therefore position the project against that backdrop. We want to argue that Skopje 2014 represents a monumental and spectacular turning point in o+ cial narratives of Macedonian national identity. ' e gap between the previously dominant narrative of Macedonian national identity, and the new o+ cial discourse o* ered and realized in and through Skopje 2014, and the multicultural reality of the country are the central themes of this work. Key words: cultural symbolism, discourse, meaning, semiotics, national identity, antiquisation, de- o) omanization, Skopje 2014 Introduction c paper, submitted 21.12.2013., accepted 26.6.2014. c paper, / is paper analyzes the agendas, popular reception, and interpretations of a recent architec- tural project in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, a project named Skopje 2014. While a& empting to understand the multifaceted symbolic meanings and perceptions associated with this project, we will pay a& ention to the existence of previous narratives of Macedonian national identity prior to the announcement of Skopje 2014.
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