locallore
Locallore is a term used to describe the body of knowledge, stories, and cultural practices that are specific to a particular locality. It encompasses oral histories, legends, place-names, traditional crafts, local foods, customary practices, and ecological knowledge that are tied to a place and its communities. The concept emphasizes the way a location shapes and is shaped by what residents know and share about it.
Etymology and usage: Locallore is a portmanteau of local and lore. It appears in discussions of place-based
Scope and characteristics: Locallore is anchored in place and is often dynamic, evolving with new stories and
Preservation, transmission, and use: Community-led efforts to document and share locallore include interviews with long-time residents,
Critiques and considerations: As with any local heritage concept, locallore risks romanticizing the past, excluding minority
Relation to related concepts: Locallore sits near folklore, local history, and intangible cultural heritage, and it