Interculturality and Identity-in-Journey: Reframing Portuguese – Romanian Encounters After the Carnation Revolution
Interculturality and Identity-in-Journey: Reframing Portuguese – Romanian Encounters After the Carnation Revolution

Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the evolving intercultural relationship between Portugal and Romania in the decades following the 1974 Carnation Revolution. Anchored in the framework of “one of us, one of you, or one of them”, we examine how identity is negotiated through migration, cultural representation, language, and historical memory. The analysis focuses on key moments of diplomatic, demographic, and symbolic interaction – from the postcolonial experience of retornados to the integration of Romanian migrants into Portuguese society. Through a multidimensional approach that brings together literary analysis, cultural symbolism, and linguistic policy, the study argues for a dynamic understanding of identity as fluid and mobile. Inspired by Amin Maalouf ’s notion of “identity-in-journey”, we propose a model of interculturality grounded in shared humanity, critical memory, and mutual recognition, contributing to a more inclusive conception of belonging in a globalised world.

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