Naslov
Public space as an opportunity for young people: the example of young peoples (sub)cultural practices in the city of Zagreb

Autori
Dergić, Vanja ; Vukušić, Dino

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, pp prezentacija, znanstveni

Skup
Ordinary cities in exceptional times

Mjesto i datum
Atena, Grčka, 24.08.2022. - 26.08.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Podatak o recenziji nije dostupan

Ključne riječi
cultural practices, inter-cultural dialogue, alternative cultural heritage, squatting

Sažetak
In last few pre-pandemic years in Zagreb, subtenats faced rent increasement which was one of the reasons stated for organizing and squatting old school near city centre. Collective that squatted and opened BEK social centre, also criticized the insufficient number of free content offered to young people, homeless, imigrants, but also others in the city capital. This form of solidarity and desire to help can be seen in some other forms of (sub)cultural practices among young people, such as street music ensemble Jeboton and their collective which brings together several bands of young musicians. This paper is aimed to present our views on common ties between different examples of (sub)cultural practices of young people in the city of Zagreb. For this purpose, we present the results of two ethnography case studies: BEK squat in Zagreb and Jeboton music ensemble. BEK social centre was squatted by a collective of young people as a recognized need to organize a place where free activities could be offered: meals, free shops, workshops, etc. Jeboton music ensemble is a group of young musicians playing mostly in public spaces (as squares or parks). It emerged as a part of a musical collective with the purporse of providing cooperation, help with organization of concerts, instrument lending and other forms of collegiality and mutual help between bends that are part of the collective. In our two cases we could see how young people use (sub)cultural practices to show solidarity and inter-cultural dialogue, as well as contribute to DIY culture and alternative cultural heritage. This is achieved by occupying public spaces or state property (temporarily or long-term) organizing different free activities and programs, inclusive towards others. These two ethnographies were part of the CHIEF project (Cultural Heritage and Identities of Europe´s Future). Each ethnography was conducted over a period of 8 months with the total of twenty six interviews.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija

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