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Rola międzypokoleniowego transferu wiedzy na temat tradycji kulinarnych
The Role of the Intergenerational Transfer of Knowledge about Culinary Traditions

Author(s): Piotr Dominik
Subject(s): Customs / Folklore, Sociology of Culture, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: culinary traditions; intergenerational transfer; Culinary knowledge; culinary heritage; family;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of intergenerational knowledge transfer on culinary traditions. Tradition is a cultural phenomenon with a special social function. Passing knowledge about culinary traditions is an excellent example of intergenerational transfer. The generational knowledge transfer is possible and is practiced in the area of culinary traditions. Among the forms of culinary traditions for which the intergenerational transfer of knowledge has been identified as the most preferred, mention is made of the use of forgotten raw materials, the use of traditional culinary techniques, the ways of decorating dishes and festive tables, customs related to the daily and festive way of serving and consuming food, and preparations.

  • Issue Year: 18/2017
  • Issue No: 9.3
  • Page Range: 237-250
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish