Field on the lake preserves memories: historical treasures for the future!

Field on the lake preserves memories: historical treasures for the future!

in Feld am See, a picturesque community in the Bad Kleinkirchheim region in Carinthia, often goes back to the past. The "Old Times" leader project, which was carried out from 2017 to 2018, has pursued the goal of keeping the old cultural asset alive. Historical photos as well as sound and film recordings were collected to familiarize upcoming generations with the history of their homeland. Many families did not miss the opportunity to work up their own past and refresh the memories of their ancestors. The resulting collection is an impressive document of village life, the work, customs and leisure time of past decades, as meinzirk.at reports.

The attachment of the residents to Feld am See is reflected in the stories that they preserve over generations. Sepp Trattnig, a local, aptly expresses this: "Our story is characterized by nature and the people who live here." There are also numerous activities in the area area of ​​Feld am See that attract locals and tourists in summer. Hiking in the Nockbergen and 750 kilometers of bike routes are just a few of the possibilities that the region has to offer.

cultural heritage in motion

Another example of the commitment to maintain the cultural heritage and to promote sustainable development is the project for sustainable mobility in Nienhagen. The Greenhagen association plans to establish a modern electrical fleet and thus set up a sharing point in the center of the town. In addition to two electric vehicles, pedelecs and a cargo bike should also be provided to increase mobility in the region, as leader.nette-innenste.de. The goal is to motivate people to find new ways of locomotion and to significantly reduce car traffic.

The challenges that these initiatives face should not be underestimated. There is a broad consensus in business, politics and society about the need for a mobility turn, but the persistence of existing infrastructures and mobility habits are strong. This also became clear in the digital workshop "Mobility Wende Obesians", which took place on November 28th. Not only objections to the mobility turnaround were discussed here, but also presented proposals for solutions in order to be able to respond to skeptic voices, such as Future-Sachtigigigen-obilitaet.de

community through stories

In order to promote dialogue about one's own history and cultural identity, narrative cafes are also an important instrument. These are organized with professional moderators to bring people from different generations together. The aim is to capture the stories of the participants in a digital archive and to make what is experienced for future generations. Such initiatives help to create a sense of community and to enable the exchange of stories that shape our own history and keep alive.

summarized can be said: In the field by the lake, protection and maintaining cultural heritage merges with the pursuit of a sustainable future. So the residents not only continue to carry their history, but actively shape life in their community.