Lubanska Magdalena, The neighbourhood in the system of coexistence of Muslim'-Christian local communities in Rhodopes, Bulgaria

Lubanska Magdalena, 

«The neighbourhood in the system of coexistence of Muslim'-Christian local communities in Rhodopes, Bulgaria», Sprawy Narodowościowe 31 (2007), p. 237-245. 

Warsaw 2007

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Summary

This research explores the coexistence of Muslim and Christian communities in the Rhodopes region of Bulgaria, focusing on the concept of 'komshuluk' (neighbourliness). The study reveals that despite historical conflicts and attempts at assimilation, a unique system of social and cultural interactions allows both communities to maintain their distinct identities while cohabitating. Interviews highlight the pragmatic and religious motivations behind their relationships, emphasizing the significance of neighbourly values that transcend religious differences.