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219 7.5.2. Forsviks factory The idea is to establish a community, cultural, (hand)crafts and innovation centre in the historical buildings of the old foundry which currently “just“ host events, theatre, and arts exhibitions. Why this activity should be considered a Heritage Interpretation Good Practice? The “living”museumof Forsviks bruk, displaying six hundred years of industrial machinery, environments, and people, has a strategy to use heritage interpretation. Guides have undertaken Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) courses, and/or have an extensive experience working with metal castings, for example, making them truly engaged with their subject. Their expressed desire is to give visitors a deep connection to the place and tie contemporary stories to historic events and contexts. Flexibility in themes and narratives includes listening to the visitors’ stories, rather than to tell stories. Often the guides give the floor to locals, or other “real experts,” as the guides see themselves more as moderators of a discussion than providers of information. Material and immaterial aspects of the past are equally considered, made understandable and relatable by a variety of exhibitions and tours. Themes such as child labour, waste management and social rights are highlighted with a critical heritage approach, aiming for visitors to contemplate on the past and the present (and the future), and its various connections. www.forsviksbruk.se www.vastsverige.com www.facebook.com www.instagram.com www.gotakanal.se ”Vi som arbetar med våra kroppar/Forsviks bruk” (We, who work with our bodies/Forsviks bruk). Exhibition at Forsviks bruk 2022. The Cultural Development Administration (Förvaltningen för kulturutveckling)