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International Conference on Rituals, Traditions, and Cultural Studies

ICRTCS

18th Feb – 19th Feb 2027 Tokyo, Japan

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Conference Session Tracks

UN SDG Wheel

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

The conference's session tracks effectively support the following SDGs.

SDG 4 SDG 8 SDG 10 SDG 11
01 Rituals and Identity Formation +
This track explores how rituals contribute to the construction and negotiation of individual and collective identities within various communities. It seeks to understand the interplay between ritual practices and the formation of social identities across different cultural contexts.
SDG 10 SDG 16
02 Traditions in Transition: Modernity and Heritage +
This session examines the impact of modernity on traditional practices and the ways in which communities adapt their heritage in contemporary society. Papers will investigate the tensions and synergies between preserving traditions and embracing change.
SDG 11 SDG 8
03 Ethnographic Approaches to Cultural Heritage +
Focusing on ethnographic methodologies, this track invites discussions on how cultural heritage is understood, represented, and experienced in diverse settings. Contributions will highlight the role of ethnography in documenting and analyzing heritage practices.
SDG 11 SDG 4
04 Belief Systems and Ritual Practices +
This session delves into the relationship between belief systems and the rituals that embody them, examining how these practices reflect and reinforce societal values. Papers will explore various belief systems and their manifestations in ritualistic behaviors.
SDG 16 SDG 10
05 Community Engagement through Rituals +
This track focuses on the role of rituals in fostering community engagement and social cohesion. It aims to uncover how communal rituals serve as platforms for collective expression and solidarity among diverse groups.
SDG 11 SDG 16
06 Historical Perspectives on Rituals and Traditions +
This session invites papers that investigate the historical evolution of rituals and traditions within specific cultural contexts. By examining historical documents and narratives, participants will explore how past practices inform contemporary cultural identities.
SDG 4 SDG 10
07 Rituals of Resistance and Social Change +
This track analyzes how rituals can serve as forms of resistance and tools for social change within marginalized communities. Contributions will explore case studies where ritual practices challenge dominant narratives and promote social justice.
SDG 10 SDG 16
08 Cultural Studies and the Politics of Ritual +
This session examines the political dimensions of rituals and their implications for cultural studies. Papers will investigate how rituals are utilized in political discourse and their role in shaping public perception and identity.
SDG 16 SDG 10
09 Rituals in a Globalized World +
This track explores the impact of globalization on local rituals and traditions, focusing on the dynamics of cultural exchange and hybridization. Participants will discuss how global influences reshape local practices while preserving cultural uniqueness.
SDG 11 SDG 17
10 The Role of Memory in Ritual Practices +
This session investigates the significance of memory in the performance and transmission of rituals across generations. Papers will explore how collective memory shapes ritual practices and contributes to cultural continuity.
SDG 4 SDG 10
11 Ethnographic Narratives and Cultural Representation +
Focusing on the narrative aspects of ethnography, this track invites discussions on how cultural representations are constructed through ethnographic storytelling. Contributions will analyze the ethical implications and responsibilities of representing diverse cultures.
SDG 4 SDG 16