Frisian myth and reality

Goffe Jensma
What has become of the Frisian
myth in 21st century reality?
• The Economy of Experience:
• Commodification and Authenticity
• The Frisian Myth
• The myth of Frisian Freedom
• The myth/Narrative of Frisian Ethnicity
• Commodification of Peripheral Cultures and
Communities
Experience economy
• Beleving - Experience – Erlebnis
• Experience-marsh
• Experience-beach
Mythical Friesland
Friesland in the Early Middle Ages
Nicolay, Splendour, 21.
Friesland in the Middle Ages
‘Die „Friesische Freiheit“, gab es in dieser Form über 800 Jahre nur
hier in Ostfriesland‘ (Website ostfriesische Landschaft)
Baldrs Draumar