...Introduction Heritage Tourism Heritage tourism is define as the activities and services which provide international and domestic visitors with the opportunity to experience, understand and enjoy the special values of a region’s heritage, are sometimes referred to as heritage tourism (Lorton, 2013). According to Leigh Burns “heritage tourism is a personal encounter with traditions, history and culture. Heritage tourism is based upon the concept that each community has a story to tell. This is a rapidly growing niche market that is directed towards experiencing the local customs, traditions, arts, history, sites, and culture that authentically represent a particular place (Burns, 2010) Objective of the study The study includes the following objectives: * To identify the heritage destination and the overall satisfaction of tourists who visit heritage destinations. * To observe and understand the trend of heritage tourism in Nepal. * To analyze heritage destination and tourist’s overall satisfaction, and travel behavior characteristics. * To understand the impact of heritage tourism in Nepal. Hypotheses of the Study The study includes the followings hypotheses in order to analyze the relationship between heritage destination attributes and tourists’ satisfaction and their behavior characteristics, to understand the difference in derived factors in relation to their demographic and to identify the differences in the overall satisfaction of tourists’ in terms...
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... Negative economic impact Tourism has raised local product price (-) Tourism has increased the inequality of economic gain among resident (-) Tourism has increased resident living cost (-) Positive socio-cultural impact Tourism has encouraged resident participation in cultural activities (+) Tourism has enriched local nightlife (+) Tourism has led to a balance local community development (+) Tourism has led to more understanding of local heritage (+) Tourism has increased local cultural identity (+) Negative socio-cultural impact Tourism has destroy the level of resident quality (-) Tourism has increased crimes rates and prostitution (-) Tourism has reduced local safety and security (-) Tourism has increased conflict between visitor and resident (-) Tourism has overused the resource of local heritage (-) Positive environmental impact Tourism has made intercity transport more accessible (+) Tourism has increased infrastructure and facilities (+) Tourism has raised more awareness and protection for heritage resources (+) Tourism has increased local recreational facilities and resources (+) Negative environmental impact Tourism has caused more traffic congestion and parking problem (-) Tourism has caused more litter and pollution (-) Tourism has destroy the local way of life (-) Tourism has caused more inconvenience for local resident...
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...me to complete this assignment successfully. Last but not least, I would like to thank my family members for their support and assistance in gathering the information for me and helping me financially to conduct this assignment. Introduction The heritage buildings in Malaysia are unique and attractive. Their designs can be traced from the Malay, Chinese, Indian, European and Middle Eastern cultures brought by traders who came to migrate or trade in the 16th century . These buildings are valuable assets to this country for their historical values and tourism potential. Heritage buildings in Malaysia may possibly be classified into six categories; namely shop houses, commercial buildings, religious buildings, private houses, palaces and institutional buildings. Most of these buildings are located in the commercial or highly populated areas like major cities and towns in Malaysia. Studies have shown that the structures of these buildings are still solid and intact, and safe for occupation until today. Aim With a long colonial history, Malaysia has a diverse range of heritage buildings and sites which still exist until today. Multi-racial community owes its heritage to this city when various communities settled in and around the town as a result of trade and labor since the British administration period. The study was focused on the area of Little India(Brickfields), Kuala Lumpur, an ethnic Indian enclave and Georgetown, Penang, well...
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...Conservation a tool for Urban Regeneration Heritage Conservation in Tainan Submitted By: ANIQA SOUD NISHANT BHATEJA SABREENA ASHRAF SUDHAKAR CHAUDHARY Clockwise from top: Downtown Tainan, Statue of Yoichi Hatta, THSR Tainan Station , Dan zai noodles, Fort Provintia, Beehive firework in Yanshui. • Tainan is located in the south western part of Taiwan and in the north of Kaohsiung City. • Being the fourth largest city in Taiwan, Tainan has an area of about 174 square kilometer with population of 750,000. • It is one of Taiwan's cultural capitals, for its rich folk cultures including the famous local snack food, extensively preserved Taoist rites and other living local traditions. Country Taiwan Map Tainan city Map Overview of Fort Zeelandia in Tainan, Taiwan, painted around 1635 HISTORY Tainan gateway to the sea during Qing Dynasty • Tainan is the island’s oldest city which was settled in 1590, which was once under Dutch colonial rule from 1624 to 1661. • It became an ancient capital of Taiwan after Cheng Cheng-kung took over the island from Dutch. • In 1684, the Qing Empire conquered Taiwan • After 100 years, the Qing dynasty was defeated by Japan and Tainan was ceded to Japan Heritage Conservation in Tainan Tainan has a long historical development and thus there is a range of heritage found in the city including temples, forts, government office building and court. Fort Provintia By the end of 2004, there...
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...Vanishing Heritage: Saving the Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras (Summary) Before, the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) inscribed the Rice Terraces of the Philippines on the World Heritage list. But after some years the Rice Terraces become one on the “ in danger” list that signifies their existence is under threat. So they manage to act by recognizing what are the problems that Rice Terraces encounter and how could they improve it. They recognized two major environmental factors --- loss of forest which cause lack of irrigation and soil erosion and giant earthworms. But many Ifugaos believe that because of the deterioration of the cultures, the Rice Terraces is being left behind. The government as well as Local Government Units of Ifugao helps to the preservation of the Rice Terraces. So they formulated a ten-year master plan and established programs to help preserve, restore and protect the Rice Terraces. And many other organization help to restore this vanishing heritages. Although it remains on the “in danger” list, they noted the positive that have been taken and the people believe that the Rice Terraces will regenerate and rise again among the others. (Reflection) Before, I thought that the Rice Terraces is just an agricultural development but after watching this film I became more aware of it. It is not just a development but it is a great achievement of mankind. The structure itself shows how the mankind evolution with...
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...Inle Lake wetland Sanctuary The lake is 22 kilometers long, 11 kilometers wide and virtually surrounded by the beautiful Shan mountain ranges. Inle Lake is the county’s second biggest lake after Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State. The inhabitants of the Inle Lake are generally known as In-Thas. Specifically, the region’s menfolk are called In-Tha and womenfolk are called In-Thu. They live in houses built in and around the lake, some partly on the lake bank and partly in the water, some on lands bordering the lake bank, some in the water near the bank. They are known for their industrious and persevering mindset, which has helped them survive by growing a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits on the water on floating islands that are attached to the lake bed with long bamboo poles. The floating water hyacinth and tomato are the major products of the region. Many handmade accessories such as bags, shawls, headdresses, baskets and even robes for the monks are made from water hyacinth. The lake is also eminent for its Floating Market nearby Ywama village which is run on every 5 days with Shan ethnic people. Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, also known as Jumping Cat Monastery as the monks have trained their cats to show acrobatic jump, near Ywama village is also one of the fantastic places to visit in Inle Lake. Site Profile Location * Located between 20° 10′ N and 97° 02′ E in Naung Shwe, Pinlaung and Peh Kon Townships of Southern Shan State. Elevation over 2900 feet. Area...
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...SEBIL ozyildirim SEBIL ozyildirim A Report to demonstrate an understanding of a heritage or cultural attraction in the UK (Kew Gardens). A Critical analysis of; distinctiveness, interpretation, authenticity and visitor management practice. Connections will be made between these key concepts personal visitor experience. A Report to demonstrate an understanding of a heritage or cultural attraction in the UK (Kew Gardens). A Critical analysis of; distinctiveness, interpretation, authenticity and visitor management practice. Connections will be made between these key concepts personal visitor experience. HERITAGE & CULTURAL TOURISM W10769498/1 wordcount : 2,423 HERITAGE & CULTURAL TOURISM W10769498/1 wordcount : 2,423 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE………………………………………………………….……1 AUTHENTICITY………………………………………………….……2 INTERPRETATION……………………………………………………5 VISITOR MANAGEMENT ……………………………………………6 DISTINCTIVENESS & SUMMARY ………………………………….8 APPENDICES……………………………………………………..….9-11 BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………..12 PREFACE The aim of this report is to discuss and analyse the heritage site of the Royal Botanical Garden of Kew as a stand-alone attraction. Within the parameters of evaluation the report will focus on the distinctiveness, authenticity, interpretation of the attraction and its visitor management practice as a heritage site. Personal observation and relevant concepts will be adopted throughout the evaluation… The Royal Botanic Gardens...
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...August 2012 To What Extent is Negative Heritage a Benefit to Society？ UCL Language Centre Student: QIFAN WANG Tutor: MARK BAILEY Date: 16/08/2012 Word count: 1854 words Introduction Cultural heritage, including monuments, groups of buildings and sites, which are of outstanding universal value from the point of view of history, art or science(1972, UNESCO Convention World Heritage), is inherited from past generations, maintained in the contemporary era and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. While seemingly uncontroversial and due to its significant position and profoundly influential value, human beings are exploring ancient civilization and preserving cultural heritage. However, we should recognize that not all heritage represents a positive memory , the uncritical interpretation of heritage is indeed omit negative factors of the past. In order to distinguish heritage more thoroughly, we use the term “negative heritage” which is defined as sites that may be interpreted by a group as commemorating conflict, trauma and disaster (Rico 2010), more specifically, Meskell deems that negative heritage is a conflicting site that becomes the repository of negative memory in the collective imaginary (Meskell 2002, 558). Unlike other heritage which can win widespread appreciation and permanent admiration, negative heritage refers to death, wars, religious conflicts and culture clashes. Controversies of negative heritage are often more salient than its values...
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...Best Practices in Heritage Management Final Project Introduction Cultural tourism is an expanding tourism market in Macau, the Ruins of St.Paul’s and A-Ma Temple, two most representative world heritage sites in Macau, receives thousands of tourists from different places every day. Gradually, problem arises, too many visitors come and they bring congestions. Congestion was defined as “when physical obstructions block the natural flow or narrow passages cause the flow to slow down” (UNWTO, 2004: 3). Ideally tourists should experience popular urban cultural heritage attractions by moving along reasonably well-defined routes (Cros, 2007). However, congestions will affect their experience negatively. In order to make sure of the current situation of tourism flows as well as congestions in the Ruins of St.Paul’s and A-Ma Temple, six groups of our Institute For Tourism Studies students went to the above two sites and collect data for research purpose in November, 2008. Data include visitor numbers, visitor types, and bus numbers and so on. Our main objective is to manage the congestion, by identify congestions into three types, permanent, fluctuating and background congestion. Meanwhile, we attribute these congestions to buses, tourists, and guides separately. At the same time, we also give out some recommendations for improvement. WHAT KIND OF CONGESTION IS THERE AT the Ruins of St.Paul’s? |Mid week ...
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...Sustainable Tourism Development in Heritage sites -Examination paper- Andra G Table of contents | Page | 1. Introduction ...………………………………………………………………………… | 1 | 2. Limitations ……….…………………………………………………………..…….…. | 1 | 3. Methodology ……………………………………………………………………….…. | 1 | 4. Theoretical framework ……………………………………………………..………… | 2 | 5. Analysis and discussions ..…………………………………………….……………… | 5 | 6. Conclusions …………………………………………………………...……………… | 11 | References …………………………………………………………………….…………. | 12 | 1. Introduction The aim of this paper is to analyze some of the main problems that occur when trying to implement sustainable development tourism in heritage sites and how can they be overcome. The obstacles which appear during the implementation process of sustainable tourism development are the realistic and practical part of the idea itself of being sustainable in developing and practicing tourism within the heritage sites. Theoretically, almost every official heritage site, registered within United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s list of sites (UNESCO), has been supported, either by government or stakeholders, with various policies, regulation and standards which are especially dedicated to the sustainable development of the heritage tourism, involving economical development, environment protection and both cultural and social advantages. But, in practice, there are several issues occurring when trying to apply all...
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...“Everyday Use” Alice Walker clearly depicts two contrasting meanings of heritage through characterization and symbolism of her two daughters, walker highlights the difference between two interpretations of African American culture and heritage. The gist of the story in “Everyday Use” is how mama bit by bit rejects the superficial beliefs of Dee, her older and extraordinary daughter in admiration of the values about heritage from her less fortunate daughter Maggie. With a more profound thought walker is going into the contrasting culture and heritage of African Americans and superficial African Americans. Mama narrates the story, Ms. Johnson or “Mama” is a woman whose everyday life is part of her culture and heritage. Mama describes herself as, “a large, big-boned woman with rough, man working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day. I can kill a hog as mercilessly as a man”(155). With knowing that only has a second grade education we can say that she has no choice but to follow tradition and heritage, and stay in the home like she grew up in and work the field as other before her did. Even as mama is more or less forced to do so, still she has a great understanding and value of the concept of heritage and culture. In knowing Mama’s love and compassion for her heritage she gives the quilts to Maggie, because Dee wants the quilts to preserve and display her heritage of her ancestors. Mama gives the quilts to Maggie because Mama knows that...
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...Conflict Essay “Everyday Use”-Alice Walker Alice Walker authored the short story entitled “Everyday use”. In this story we get a set of characters, round (Mama) and flat (quilt) and several supporting characters, like Hakim-a-barber. Walkers “Everyday Use” is set somewhere between 1960’s America right around the time the civil rights movement was taking place. The setting takes place at Mama’s house primarily with the exception of a flashback to their old house that burned down. The plot of the story reveals the characters cultural pride and ignorance towards the changing times. The themes in “Everyday Use” are, the meaning of heritage and the power of education. Additionally, the author creates different conflicts that arise throughout the story in which they are: man vs. man, man vs. society, and man vs. himself. Man vs. Man is first seen between Dee and Mama due to the fact that Mama doesn’t meet up to Dee’s standards. This coincides with the theme, power of education. Mama struggled to send Dee to a good school, which could have ended up doing more harm than good in regards to their relationship. Mama herself was denied an education and her youngest daughter Maggie lacks in that department. Therefor, giving Dee the advantage of being the only one educated which makes her arrogant and condescending. The education that Mama generously gave to Dee only created a bigger wedge between them and the family. Dee with her knowledge and way of the world becomes a...
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...Tsandi Royal homestead which is a Cultaral heritage museum. The region share a border with the Etosha National park , the governemrnt in 1996 passed a legislation that enabled the Uukwaluudhi people to form a conversacy to manage wildlife and tourism. The region has so many animals such as kudu, zebra, black rinho and so many bird species. There is the Baobab Tree heritage centre and campsite in Outapi town. This tree is over a 1000 years old abd it has been used for so many puposses such a chapel,fotess, landmark and a kindergarten. In the present day there is a kiosk which rents braai stands and sells wood, there are also campsites in the area. There is the Omugulugwombashe monument, which was constructed by the government a place of commemoration of the liberation struggle for independence. This is the place that were the war started in 1966. The region ids home to the Mighty Ruacana Falls. There is the Hippo Pool, this is located next to the falls. There are 10 camps which are lacated under Mopane trees(http://www.omusatirc.gov.na). As a councilor ro win back the respect of the people I shall use the ethical concept of respect.Resoct is defined as a feel or understanding that some one is important, serious and sould be trated in a certain way (http://www.merriam-webster.com). Under this principle I shall get some people and to observe respect at the cultural museum and to have infomaation on the people that book at the heritage centre so that we preserve our culture...
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...and sister" (par. 3). She makes her feelings clear when she attempts to "take" the quilts Mama had promised to Maggie: "Maggie can't appreciate these quilts... she'd probably be backward enough to put them to everyday use" (Walker, 103). By using the quilts for purposes other than their original intent she believes that she is respecting her heritage, but this is not the case: her desire to put them on display is "really not quite so different from the white capitalist cashing in on ethnic artworks" (Sexton, par. 4) Not only is she conforming to the worst of American ideals, but she is rejecting and disrespecting her own cultural heritage-- all under the pretenses of preserving it. It is in this sense that she is the "embodiment of the struggle for a unifying identity," because she has not yet come to understand her place in society as both an African and an American. In great contrast with Dee, Maggie is a simplistic and good-hearted person. These characteristics add dimension to the story, and make her a "more likely bearer of sacredness, tradition, and true value than her "brighter" sister". She understands the true meaning of heritage. Just as her sister asserts, Maggie is "backward...
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...African indigenous education A major shortcoming of African traditional education is that it focused almost exclusively on the clan or tribe and hardly prepared its recipients for outside contact. Practically, this meant that the skills and knowledge possessed by a given ethnic group could not he easily transmitted to another tribe (Tiberondwa, 1978). Moreover, the absence of literacy implied that the accumulated knowledge and skills could not be preserved in a written form. This prevented the transfer of the same from one locality to another and from one generation to the next. Many wise Africans have died with their own wisdom. A close examination of traditional methods of teaching further reveals that customary education was wanting or deficient in this area. Tiberondwa (1978) has rightly observed that among sorne tribes in pre-colonial Uganda, for example, there was too much reliance on inculcation of fear and punishment as a means of teaching. Among the Ankole, "slow learners and offenders were killed to discourage slow learning and scare young people from committing similar offences" (Tiberondwa, 1978, p. 10). This means of teaching could only produce learners who, out of fear, were obedient and submissive. They committed to memory ideas that they did not understand and the values they had no right to question. Indigenous education thus tended to kill the spirit of initiative, innovation and enterprise, that of which are (or should be) promoted by modem education...
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