“Researchers’ Perspective”
In the section “Researchers’ Perspective” researchers from the Institute of Culture and Arts will regularly share their perspectives on current cultural processes, research findings, and topics of importance to society. The aim of the section is to help the public better understand complex social and cultural changes and to amplify the voice of researchers in explaining issues that matter to citizens. It seeks to deepen public understanding of the humanities and social sciences and their relevance, ensure broader accessibility to research results, and encourage a richer appreciation of the diverse and sometimes unexpected manifestations of culture and participation in contemporary society. At the same time, the section will serve as a platform for reflection and professional dialogue among researchers themselves, allowing them to connect scientific perspectives with current cultural events and personal experience. It will also be a valuable resource for students, offering opportunities to develop popular-science communication skills and to share their research insights within the wider cultural sphere.
From “This is boring” to “When’s the concert?”: How parents can guide their children’s experience of the Song and Dance Celebration tradition
11.08.2025
By Līga Vinogradova, researcher of the Celebration tradition and mother of two