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.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Edinburgh
2013-12-01
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Series: | Forum |
Online Access: | http://www.forumjournal.org/article/view/686 |
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. |
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ISSN: | 1749-9771 |