Dialect memory inspires Amstettens seniors in the care center!

Dialect memory inspires Amstettens seniors in the care center!

Amstetten, Österreich - With a warm visit to the Lower Austria care and care center Amstetten, the dialect memory game "Gösn, Goass and Gugaschecken" was presented, which will now enrich the living areas of the center. Helga Seibezeder, the chairwoman of Ms..familie.Famerkompetence, did not miss the opportunity to present this project together with the municipal councilors Michaela Pfaffeder and Michaela Müller-Guttenbrunn, both of the ÖVP. The goal of the initiative is clear: to arouse love for the dialect and the associated memories, especially among the residents. According to [tips] (https://www.tips.at/nachrichten/land-leute/687713-goesn-goass-und-gugaschecken-memorys-fuer care center), the dialect plays a connecting role.

And how could it go better than with a cozy round over coffee and cake? During the meeting, the game's dialect terms were discussed and the participants were also able to sing famous songs from the native dialect. "Dialect connects and evokes memories," emphasized Seibenzeder. In addition, the meeting with an exciting round "Memory" found its crowning conclusion. The game is not only suitable for the older generations, but is also aimed at the younger ones and thus represents an important cultural asset of Lower Austria, as well as Meinverzirk reports.

dialect as a cultural heritage

The initiative for the introduction of dialect games follows a greater trend of return to cultural heritage. As part of the “ABC of Dialects” project, an attempt is made to rediscover old dialect words in the Bavarian-Austrian-speaking world. The Citizen Scientists also play an essential role in transcribing old entries and thus documenting the change in the dialects over the past 80-100 years. As explained on Citizen Science, a historical material is opened here that is made accessible to the participating citizens.

In addition, the project offers workshops for interested parties and thus promotes cross -generational cooperation. The exchange about dialects shows how language shapes our lives and cultural heritage as a means of communication. In a time of fast -moving changes, it is important to reflect on your roots and celebrate linguistic diversity.