Croatian Language and Culture Abroad:

Diverse historical, political, economic and social circumstances had an impact on the waves of emigration of the Croatian people. Croats in the diaspora, as any other nationality, especially in this era of comprehensive globalisation processes, are facing the problem of assimilation, i.e. the loss or suppression of identity values. The Constitution of the Republic of Croatia guarantees the protection of the rights of its diaspora, as well as the need to promote ties of the Croatian diaspora with the homeland.

The conference will cover topics that are of utmost importance given the dynamics of contemporary social and cultural changes associated with increasing migrations to and from Croatian territory. The Croatian language and culture are fundamental determinants of national identity, and due to the recent emigration of Croatian citizens and the immigration of an ethnically diverse population, the preservation of Croatian language and culture is highlighted as a prerequisite for the resilience of the identity of the majority Croatian population in the homeland and abroad.

Furthermore, the conference will also consider challenges and opportunities for cooperation between institutions in the homeland and Croatian communities in the diaspora with the aim of maintaining and preserving national awareness in a globalised world. Bringing together experts from various disciplines, as well as exploring contemporary aspects of the topics, will encompass existing and modern migration trends in order to analyse the historical and contemporary challenges of preserving the Croatian language and culture among the Croatian diaspora and consider prospects and strategies for the future.