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The Year of the Ritual

To mark the international conference “Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual”, SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” has proclaimed the year 2008 in Heidelberg as “The Year of the Ritual”. In order to underscore the relevance of ritual research and do justice to its educational remit from the university, SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” will reach out far beyond the academic bounds.

Events featured by “Kinder-Uni im Netz” and "Kinder- und Jugenduniversität Heidelberg"
Already in March the “Year of the Ritual” will kick off with a year-long series of events by the "Kinder- und Jugenduniversität Heidelberg" and the “Kinder-Uni im Netz” in cooperation with SFB 619 “Ritual Dynamics”.

Check out the programme of the "Kinder-Uni im Netz" at www.kinder-hd-uni.de

or the programme of the "Kinder- und Jugenduniversität Heidelberg" at www.kinderuni-heidelberg.de

Rituals and World Order. Illustrations from 12th- to 18th-century Heidelberg Manuscripts and Prints

Exhibition at Heidelberg University Library, Sept 27, 2008 to Jan 25, 2009

Rituals are not haphazard, recurring acts. They rather feature a multitude of dynamic and complex proceedings. Each time the ritual is performed, the participants publicly play their respective part afresh, either asserting the social order or pointing out its changes to the audience. Surviving illustrations of rituals provide an eclectic picture about the social orders during the European Middle Ages and early modern times.

Exploring this subject, the exhibition “Rituals and World Order. Illustrations from 12th- to 18th-century Heidelberg Manuscripts and Prints” draws on the rich material from the Heidelberg University Library.

The exhibition is presented as part of the international conference „Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual“ and is open to visitors from September 27, 2008 to January 25, 2009.

Heidelberg in Rituals – The World of Ritual in The Old Town

SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” invites you to a truly exceptional tour of the old town, directly during the conference. Heidelberg in Rituals allows you to experience the world of ritual along a 12-stop tour of the city’s old town. This is an interdisciplinary event has been devised by scientists wishing to awaken curiosity among the city’s guests and inhabitants for research.

A large number of special exhibits, objects from a variety of different museums and collections, plus striking ritual artefacts in public space, will be linked together during the guided tour. Select objects on the tour will mark the poles of the ritual realm and allow the visitor to experience the cultural, historical and social significance of rituals worldwide - all in a small space. For the first time experts will reveal the collections to the visitors as the treasure troves they really are. The alternation between inside and out, between contemporary and historical references to rituals sharpens our awareness, open up new ways of seeing the all-too-familiar, and grants insights into worlds unknown. The choice of ritual artefacts has been made so as to underscore the change that ritual practices undergo.

The project highlights the relationship between cultural studies and everyday culture, and sees itself as a pilot project which ideally should find a lasting place in Heidelberg. It is further planned to document ritual artefacts from Heidelberg in a special publication.

Further details will be available here shortly.

Events during the Conference

Day 1 – Monday, 29 September 2008
Welcome
Axel Michaels

Reception at Neue Universität

Day 2 – Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Key Note Lecture
Jan Assmann

Day 3 – Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Concert “The Anatomy of Solitude”
Lute Songs New and Old on a Perennial Theme by Evelyn Tubb and Anthony Rooley

With this concert, SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” opens itself to the audience at large.

A visit to a concert has established itself for various reasons as a cultural ritual in our society. Amid the hustle and bustle of modern life, it provides a means of contemplation and reflection, and thus become a ritual of a very personal kind.

“Life’s observers have commented we come into this world alone, and we leave it, alone; some poets have adored solitariness for its own sake, finding solace and inspiration both in times of tranquil communication with Nature, or in the meditative atmosphere of one’s study. Our recital is an exercise; drawn from the past, we intend it a meditation for today, to be relevant to this present moment, now.” (Evelyn Tubb and Anthony Rooley)

“Contemplation requires time. Palpable devotion to stillness needs nurturing. Curiosity as to what lies behind the normal rush and push is easily stifled.
Solitude, therefore, often carries a tinge of melancholy or undefined sadness.
“Perhaps regret for too many moments compromised by pace, pressure and ‘matters of consequence’” (The Little Prince)

Motifs of solitude will be reflected in the choice of compositions.

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In order to underscore the relevance of ritual research and do justice to its educational remit from the university, SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” will reach out far beyond the academic bounds. Events featured by “Kinder-Uni im Netz” and "Kinder- und Jugenduniversität Heidelberg" Already in March the “Year of the Ritual” will kick off with a year-long series of events by the "Kinder- und Jugenduniversität Heidelberg" and the “Kinder-Uni im Netz” in cooperation with SFB 619 “Ritual Dynamics”. Check out the programme of the "Kinder-Uni im Netz" at www.kinder-hd-uni.de or the programme of the "Kinder- und Jugenduniversität Heidelberg" at www.kinderuni-heidelberg.de Rituals and World Order. Illustrations from 12th- to 18th-century Heidelberg Manuscripts and Prints Exhibition at Heidelberg University Library, Sept 27, 2008 to Jan 25, 2009 Rituals are not haphazard, recurring acts. They rather feature a multitude of dynamic and complex proceedings. Each time the ritual is performed, the participants publicly play their respective part afresh, either asserting the social order or pointing out its changes to the audience. Surviving illustrations of rituals provide an eclectic picture about the social orders during the European Middle Ages and early modern times. Exploring this subject, the exhibition “Rituals and World Order. Illustrations from 12th- to 18th-century Heidelberg Manuscripts and Prints” draws on the rich material from the Heidelberg University Library. The exhibition is presented as part of the international conference „Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual“ and is open to visitors from September 27, 2008 to January 25, 2009. Heidelberg in Rituals – The World of Ritual in The Old Town SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” invites you to a truly exceptional tour of the old town, directly during the conference. Heidelberg in Rituals allows you to experience the world of ritual along a 12-stop tour of the city’s old town. This is an interdisciplinary event has been devised by scientists wishing to awaken curiosity among the city’s guests and inhabitants for research. A large number of special exhibits, objects from a variety of different museums and collections, plus striking ritual artefacts in public space, will be linked together during the guided tour. Select objects on the tour will mark the poles of the ritual realm and allow the visitor to experience the cultural, historical and social significance of rituals worldwide - all in a small space. For the first time experts will reveal the collections to the visitors as the treasure troves they really are. The alternation between inside and out, between contemporary and historical references to rituals sharpens our awareness, open up new ways of seeing the all-too-familiar, and grants insights into worlds unknown. The choice of ritual artefacts has been made so as to underscore the change that ritual practices undergo. The project highlights the relationship between cultural studies and everyday culture, and sees itself as a pilot project which ideally should find a lasting place in Heidelberg. It is further planned to document ritual artefacts from Heidelberg in a special publication. Further details will be available here shortly. Events during the Conference Day 1 – Monday, 29 September 2008 Welcome Axel Michaels Reception at Neue Universität Day 2 – Tuesday, 30 September 2008 Key Note Lecture Jan Assmann Day 3 – Wednesday, 1 October 2008 Concert “The Anatomy of Solitude” Lute Songs New and Old on a Perennial Theme by Evelyn Tubb and Anthony Rooley With this concert, SFB 619 ”Ritual Dynamics” opens itself to the audience at large. A visit to a concert has established itself for various reasons as a cultural ritual in our society. Amid the hustle and bustle of modern life, it provides a means of contemplation and reflection, and thus become a ritual of a very personal kind. “Life’s observers have commented we come into this world alone, and we leave it, alone; some poets have adored solitariness for its own sake, finding solace and inspiration both in times of tranquil communication with Nature, or in the meditative atmosphere of one’s study. Our recital is an exercise; drawn from the past, we intend it a meditation for today, to be relevant to this present moment, now.” (Evelyn Tubb and Anthony Rooley) “Contemplation requires time. Palpable devotion to stillness needs nurturing. Curiosity as to what lies behind the normal rush and push is easily stifled. Solitude, therefore, often carries a tinge of melancholy or undefined sadness. “Perhaps regret for too many moments compromised by pace, pressure and ‘matters of consequence’” (The Little Prince) Motifs of solitude will be reflected in the choice of compositions.

Events: The Year of the Ritual

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The Year of the Ritual

Events during the Conference