The Meaning of Convivial Ethnicity: Early 20th Century Romanian Celebrations in Philadelphia
The Meaning of Convivial Ethnicity: Early 20th Century Romanian Celebrations in Philadelphia
Author(s): Raluca-Nicoleta RogoveanuSubject(s): Cultural history, Museology & Heritage Studies, Social history
Published by: Academia Română – Centrul de Studii Transilvane
Keywords: Romanian; ethnicity; celebration; Philadelphia; fraternal society;
Summary/Abstract: This study represents an analysis of the production of Romanian ethnicity through community celebrations organized by Banateana–Vasile Alecsandri, one of the first fraternal societies established by the Romanian immigrants to the United States in Philadelphia. The study aims to examine the collective identity-forging potential of ethnic celebrations, by considering the significance of language and social interaction in the construction, enactment and performance of the Romanian ethnicity in the United States.
Journal: Transylvanian Review
- Issue Year: XXXII/2023
- Issue No: Suppl. 2
- Page Range: 138-149
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English
