"A nation's folklore is the voice of its people, but not every voice you hear is genuine." Hi, it’s Folklifeandme again, and if you caught my last post, you’ll know that I dropped a pretty big topic—fakelore. I introduced the idea that not everything labeled as folklore is what it seems, but I didn’t really unpack the full scope of what this means. Let’s fix that. So, today, I want to take a step back and provide a simple, yet powerful introduction to the concept of fakelore, so that even if you’ve never heard of it, by the end of this blog, you’ll be ready to dive deeper into this fascinating and important topic. And don’t worry—it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. Even a secondary student can grasp what’s at stake when we talk about fakelore, and the centuries of debate behind it will only make the story more captivating. The Birth of Fakelore: More Than a Modern Problem To understand fakelore, we need to rewind history, specifically to the 20th century, when folklore...
Welcome to Folklifeandme – Sharing the Stories of Our Cultural Heritage Hi, I’m Folklifeandme, and this space is where I bring together the world of folklife and my personal journey of discovery. Through this blog, I dive into the rich traditions, stories, and rituals that have shaped communities across the globe, while sharing my own experiences and insights along the way.