Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions

Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima (2022) Social and cultural elements fostered by earthen building practices and traditions. In: EARTH USA 2022, September 23-25, 2022, Santa Fe, New Mexico. [Document issu d'une conférence ou d'un atelier]

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On the west coast of the Indian peninsula, along the Arabian Sea, is India’s smallest state - Goa. Goa’s traditional architecture is mainly built with mud and/or laterite-stone. Like the rest of India and other parts of the world, many social, cultural, and religious beliefs and traditions are entwined in everyday Goan life - including its architecture. There are building materials that are considered sacred, ancient religious texts that refer to architecture, religious symbols built in and around houses, rituals and festivals performed at different stages of constructing a house. Of course, over time, some traditions and customs have evolved or even been lost. As Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for 451 years i.e. 1510 - 1961, the Goan culture blends that of India and Europe, especially Portugal and its colonies. This is evident in its architecture, art, cuisine, music, religion, education, politics, etc. Interestingly, the religious conversions that took place during the Portuguese reign, mainly from tribal and Hindu to Catholic, saw various adaptations to cultural traditions - including those related to construction practices. Goan Catholics, while retaining certain aspects of their Hindu customs, adapted to suit their new ones. This research paper touches upon various architectural practices followed by Goan tribals, Hindus, and Christians, from ancient to current times.

Type:	Document issu d'une conférence ou d'un atelier (Article)
Auteurs:	Auteurs E-mail Rodrigues, Chenelle Fatima chenelle.rodrigues@gmail.com
Langues:	English
Mots-clés libres:	earth architecture; conservation of architecture; tangible and intangible; customs and traditions; religions; Hinduism; Christian heritage; India
Sujets:	A. ASPECTS GENERAUX ET THEORIQUES > 06. Histoire de l'architecture C. ARCHITECTURE > 03. Styles d’architecture C. ARCHITECTURE > 04. Matériaux de construction C. ARCHITECTURE > 05. Techniques de construction C. ARCHITECTURE > 06. Structures de bâtiments C. ARCHITECTURE > 07. Décorations et ornements E. CONSERVATION ET RESTAURATION > 09. Aspects économiques et sociaux de la conservation O. PATRIMOINE IMMATERIEL > 02. Traditions et expressions orales (y compris les langues) O. PATRIMOINE IMMATERIEL > 04. Pratiques sociales, rituels et événements festifs O. PATRIMOINE IMMATERIEL > 05. Artisanat traditionnel P. ZONES GEOGRAPHIQUES > 04. Asie et îles du Pacifique P. ZONES GEOGRAPHIQUES > 05. Europe
Nom du monument, ville, site, musée:	Goa, India
Déposé par:	Ms Chenelle Rodrigues
Date de dépôt:	10 septembre 2024 10:24
Dernière modification:	10 septembre 2024 10:24
URI:	https://openarchive.icomos.org/id/eprint/3339

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