Description
Project Overview:
The Zajal Digital Chronicles project seeks to establish an interactive digital archive dedicated to preserving and transmitting Lebanese Zajal—an oral poetic tradition deeply rooted in Lebanon’s cultural heritage. By integrating modern digital technologies and a participatory approach, this initiative ensures the longevity and accessibility of this art form in an evolving digital landscape.
Drawing inspiration from The Atlas Group by Walid Raad, the project employs a hybrid approach, blending authentic archives with enriched digital narratives to captivate audiences and adapt Zajal to contemporary media dynamics. It leverages advanced tools such as augmented reality (AR), content management systems (CMS), and social media platforms to document, archive, and disseminate Zajal performances, fostering an interactive and immersive experience.
Key Objectives:
• Preservation and Transmission: Digitizing Zajal performances while maintaining their oral and performative essence.
• Interactivity and Participation: Enabling users to explore, engage with, and contribute their own narratives, strengthening collective memory.
• Accessibility and Dissemination: Expanding Zajal’s reach to younger generations, the Lebanese diaspora, and global audiences through innovative digital formats.
• Cultural Impact Analysis: Evaluating the influence of digital technologies on the transmission of oral heritage and measuring audience engagement.
Expected Outcomes:
The project aims to produce an enriched, interactive digital archive, fostering stronger community engagement and facilitating intergenerational and intercultural transmission. Additionally, it provides a framework for analyzing the impact of digital methodologies on intangible cultural heritage preservation.
By exploring the intersections of technology, collective memory, and oral tradition, Zajal Digital Chronicles presents a pioneering model for documenting and revitalizing oral traditions in the digital age.
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