@article{JEF, author = {Ágnes Eitler}, title = { Towards the Analysis of Tradition-based Projects of Locality: A Case Study from Rural Hungary}, journal = {Journal of Ethnology and Folkloristics}, volume = {16}, number = {1}, year = {2022}, keywords = {}, abstract = {In this case study I offer an insight into the activity of an association for local traditions in a Hungarian village. In addition, I provide some general analytical frames for the examination of such tradition-based locality projects. The field of the observation is Kóny, a village in north-west Hungary. Its peasant traditions – especially the famous male dance, Kóny verbunk – were re-contextualised from time to time in the 20th century. The latest, recent, wave of re-construction concentrates on the systematic (re-)valorisation of locality by highlighting its former peasant traditions and the vernacularisation of the concept of heritage. While the organising work means a new, shared everyday practice for the association’s members, performing the traditions in the public space offers the villagers an occasion to reinforce local identity and identify with the locality.}, issn = {2228-0987}, pages = {29–54}, url = {https://jef.ee/index.php/journal/article/view/436} }