Renesans poznańskich Bambrów (1993-2025), czyli o wykorzystaniu historycznych faktów i budowaniu mitów w procesie kształtowania dziedzictwa małych grup etnokulturowch
The Renaissance of the Bambers of Poznań (1993–2025): On the Use of Historical Facts and the Creation of Myths in the Process of Shaping the Heritage of Small Ethnocultural Groups

Summary/Abstract: For three centuries, the Bambers of Poznań - immigrants from Upper Franconia and their descendants - have played a part in shaping Poznań's cultural identity. Following World War II, they were marginalised, but since the 1990s, their heritage has seen a revival. In their work to protect this heritage, they draw upon historical events, weaving new narratives around them. The article argues that Bambers do not simply try to recreate the past, but instead to reinterpret it to maintain their collective identity. Their actions reflect modern ideas about heritage, which involve leveraging the past for present-day purposes. The conclusions are grounded in the author's engaged research.

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