Tolerancja i dialog w środowiskach zróżnicowanych kulturowo na przykładzie historii miasta Zelów
The Tolerance and Dialogue in cultural diverse, social environment, on an example of the town Zelów

Author(s): Mariusz Samoraj
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: tolerance; dialogue; cultural heritage; cultural identity; local community; solidarity; terrorism; regional education; intercultural education
Summary/Abstract: An article concern the issues, of cultural heritage transmission, in cultural diverse social environment, on an example of the town Zelow. The specific historical value of the town is, created during almost 200 years on an atmosphere of mutual acceptance, cultural and religious tolerance and transfer through generations of citizens: Czech, Polish, Jews and German. This social value is connected with the history of Polish tolerance, thanks to which, during different of religious persecute in Europe, the representative of different nations can find asylum, acceptance and safe place to live. In the case of Zelow it was Czech immigrants. From my research in opinion of high school students and also adult citizens, the most important aspect of past heritage of Zelow town, is climate of tolerance culture, understanding and agreement to build the common good, also thanks to artistic activity of the community. The values which enrich the community, brought by Czech minority are: the care about the education of younger generation, an ethos of hard work and particular identification with the religious ethics and artistic culture.

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