This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Summary report on the research phase “The Living Heritage” project 2013-2015; “Lifelong Learning Programme” by „Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw Lokalnych w Żeszczynce” (Local Initiatives Association in Żeszczynka) 2014 Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw Lokalnych w Żeszczynce (SILWZ) Local Initiatives Association in Zeszczynka Żeszczynka 41, 21 – 518 Sosnówka http://zeszczynka.wordpress.com +48 511 366 426, email: [email protected] NIP: 537-25-16-814 REGON: 060376508 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. Table of Contents: Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5 I. Poland, Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw Lokalnych w Żeszczynce (SILWZ), Local Initiatives Association in Żeszczynka ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Buttermaker ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Cheesemaker ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Miller ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Breadmaking........................................................................................................................................ 8 Making of „Sękacz” .............................................................................................................................. 8 Herbalism ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Weaving ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Shoemaking ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Woodworking .................................................................................................................................... 10 Smithery ............................................................................................................................................ 10 II. THE NETHERLANDS; P.C.T Research and identification of focus groups ...................................... 11 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Wooden shoe making ........................................................................................................................ 12 Reed wikery (roofs, chairs, baskets etc) ............................................................................................ 12 Beekeeper ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Military traditions .............................................................................................................................. 15 Sailing, ship building on old (new)wharfs .......................................................................................... 16 Traditional events .............................................................................................................................. 18 Sinterklaas ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Queens or Kings’ day ......................................................................................................................... 19 Liberation day and the Grebbelinie ................................................................................................... 19 Lantern makers’ walk ........................................................................................................................ 20 St. Martin ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Meals ................................................................................................................................................. 21 1 Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw Lokalnych w Żeszczynce (SILWZ) Local Initiatives Association in Zeszczynka Żeszczynka 41, 21 – 518 Sosnówka http://zeszczynka.wordpress.com +48 511 366 426, email: [email protected] NIP: 537-25-16-814 REGON: 060376508 This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. III. INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE IN ITALY ..................................................................................... 24 CHRISTMAS and THE CRIB ................................................................................................................. 25 THE NATIVITY SCENE ..................................................................................................................... 25 Living Nativity Scene in Custonaci ................................................................................................. 26 THE EPIPHANY ................................................................................................................................... 27 The Feast of the Epiphany ............................................................................................................. 27 ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ........................................................................................................... 28 The Almond Blossom Festival in Agrigento ................................................................................... 28 CARNIVAL .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Carnival and the popular celebrations .......................................................................................... 29 ST. JOSEPH’S DAY............................................................................................................................... 31 St. Joseph’s Day and the tradition of the altars of decorative bread ............................................ 31 PALM SUNDAY ................................................................................................................................... 33 Palm Sunday and palms braided into different shapes ................................................................. 33 HOLY WEEK ........................................................................................................................................ 34 The Holy Week and the Procession of the Mysteries of Trapani .................................................. 34 EASTER ARCHES ................................................................................................................................. 35 The Easter Arches in San Biagio Platani ........................................................................................ 35 EASTER ............................................................................................................................................... 36 Easter, the Resurrection Day ......................................................................................................... 36 FLOWER FESTIVAL ............................................................................................................................. 37 The Flower Festival in Noto ........................................................................................................... 37 CLASSICAL PERFORMANCES .............................................................................................................. 38 Classical performances at the Greek Theatre in Syracuse ............................................................ 38 FERRAGOSTO ..................................................................................................................................... 39 Mid-August Holiday and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary ....................................................... 39 ALL SAINTS’ DAY & ALL SOULS’ DAY .................................................................................................. 40 All Saints’ Day and the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed ......................................... 40 FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ...................................................................................... 41 ST. LUCY’S DAY .................................................................................................................................. 42 2 Stowarzyszenie Inicjatyw Lokalnych w Żeszczynce (SILWZ) Local Initiatives Association in Zeszczynka Żeszczynka 41, 21 – 518 Sosnówka http://zeszczynka.wordpress.com