Construction of identity and transnationalism : a journey with Migrantour

Abstract

Identities are formed through intertwined interactions amongst people, in the context of societal and institutional practices. Thus, experiences of migration impact the individual formation of different self-understandings, which need to navigate different cultures simultaneously. The study looks at the experiences of first and second-generation migrants who are intercultural companions in the Migrantour network. As Migrantour is a project aimed at creating a comprehensive view of cultures, combat stigma, and foster inclusion, the intercultural companions play a significant role in developing personalised narratives, mixing autobiographical and non-autobiographical testimonies with historical facts, to create a rich tour which makes everyone the protagonist of their own story. Through this acquired agency, intercultural companions develop a self-understanding of themselves, as well as a communal identity as part of a network.