Quote:That is particularly why I am obssesed so much with my family origins, because of so much political turmoils, it was very important to know your true indetity. Every time when the state was changed from one to another, the ruling governmnet issued new version of history including also origins of the people.
Sariel, Is there a large interest in ancestry among the people in your locale or area due to the reason you stated above?
I think in general most people have a curiosity about their ancestry but given the circumstances you describe I'm curious if this has generated a heightened interest or awareness.
It's no about ancestry really, but it's about nationality. Politics are very nationalistic.
Quote:It's no about ancestry really, but it's about nationality. Politics are very nationalistic.
Yes I understand that but I'm curious to know if there is indeed a notable heightened interest in ancestry in your locale?
I think it's normal level, though, I know many people who were very interested including my godmother (grand-father's sister) who taught me about during my childhood.
But also my family is not native to the locals. And those related to my family are very interested in their ancestry, so, I suppose, there we are as the family more interested in our ancestry than average.
But again, it's very relative. My father is not interested, on the contrary.
