Trees of Birth: rituals and the emergence of sacred space in Dutch Vinex-areas

In this article, I aim to explore the role of rituals in the emergence of a “sacred” space in a newly built suburban area in the Netherlands. This so-called birth forest serves as a case study to show how nature functions as a platform for ritual practice in this neighbourhood.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Inez Schippers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Edinburgh 2013-12-01
Series:Forum
Online Access:http://www.forumjournal.org/article/view/686
Description
Summary:In this article, I aim to explore the role of rituals in the emergence of a “sacred” space in a newly built suburban area in the Netherlands. This so-called birth forest serves as a case study to show how nature functions as a platform for ritual practice in this neighbourhood.
ISSN:1749-9771