perinnönsäilyttäjä
Perinnönsäilyttäjä, meaning "heirloom preserver" or "keeper of heritage" in Finnish, is a term used to describe an individual or organization dedicated to safeguarding and perpetuating cultural heritage. This can encompass a wide range of traditions, practices, knowledge, and artifacts that have been passed down through generations. The focus is often on intangible heritage, such as traditional crafts, music, dance, oral storytelling, and culinary practices, as well as tangible heritage like historic buildings, archives, and collections.
A Perinnönsäilyttäjä actively works to ensure that valuable aspects of a community's or nation's cultural identity
The motivation behind being a Perinnönsäilyttäjä can be deeply personal, stemming from a love for one's roots