Mul Meyaj Tía U Betá Jump’el Kaj: Working Together to Build a Community in Puuc Archaeology

This paper explores specific challenges that archaeologists face when attempting to involve a broader community of local stakeholders in cultural heritage research. We combine our perspectives as a US-based archaeologist and a local community member in a discussion of practical approaches for promoting more equitable research collaborations in the Puuc region of the northern Maya lowlands. The format of the paper includes a blend of dialogue, narrative, and analysis. First, we evaluate the importance of engaging in social interactions outside of the fieldwork setting and examine the limitations to full-coverage community participation. Next, we discuss the structural barriers discouraging greater local interest in cultural heritage research. We assess the potential of linguistic education and digital conservation programs for encouraging broader-scale engagement with knowledge production. Finally, we highlight the importance of employment by archaeological research projects as the critical factor influencing local participation in heritage-related activities. Barring immediate structural changes to the socio-economy of the Yucatán, the most significant way to promote local involvement in cultural heritage projects is for archaeologists and community members to work together to try to secure funding for more sustainable employment opportunities.

Download Full-text

Intrinsic Value and Perceived Essentialism of Culture Heritage Sites as Tools for Planning Interventions

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13095078 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 5078

Author(s):

Magdalena Roszczynska-Kurasinska ◽

Anna Domaradzka ◽

Anna Wnuk ◽

Tomasz Oleksy

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Local Community ◽

Social Acceptance ◽

Intrinsic Value ◽

Community Members ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Heritage Sites ◽

Design Changes ◽

Culture Heritage ◽

Response To Change

In order to remain alive and relevant, cultural heritage sites have to react and adapt to changing context in a coherent manner, i.e., in a way that is in line with the memory and identity of the place. The incoherent changes, i.e., the transformations that according to the local community do not agree with a character of a place, can be destructive for the long-term vitality of urban cultural heritage. In this study, we test which factors influence social acceptance of different alternations within the context of urban historical gardens that might, in turn, ensure the resilience of the place. Our study focuses on the intangible qualities of the place measured by intrinsic value, perceived essentialism and anti-essentialism as important predictors shaping the response to change. The correlational study was conducted using an online questionnaire designed to empirically grasp intangible qualities of cultural heritage sites. Five hundred twenty-nine responses were included in the analysis. The study shows that perceived historic value, inherent value (uniqueness and importance of the place) and (anti-)essentialist character of a place capture the differences between parks well and enables the finding of interventions that are coherent with a site’s genius loci. Measuring intangible qualities of urban gardens can help to design changes that find higher approval among local community members and users of the site. We discuss how the analysis of an intrinsic value and essentialism allows for planning better spatial interventions that align with the human-centered approach to urban development.

Download Full-text

An Innovative Architecture of a System for Storing and Managing Intangible Cultural Heritage

Handbook of Research on Culturally-Aware Information Technology ◽

10.4018/978-1-61520-883-8.ch022 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 484-500

Author(s):

Alessia D’Andrea ◽

Arianna D’Ulizia ◽

Fernando Ferri ◽

Patrizia Grifoni

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Mobile Devices ◽

Local Community ◽

Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽

Intelligent Interfaces ◽

Community Members

In this chapter an innovative architecture of a system for the collection, preservation, management and access of intangible cultural heritage is proposed. It allows local or national cultural heritage organizations and local community members to acquire and manage intangible cultural contents and to admit access for potential users to these contents through mobile devices and intelligent interfaces.

Download Full-text

Co-Creation’s Role in Digital Public Archaeology

Advances in Archaeological Practice ◽

10.7183/2326-3768.3.3.223 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 223-234 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Elizabeth Bollwerk

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Public Engagement ◽

Local Community ◽

Public Archaeology ◽

Community Members ◽

Creative Methods ◽

Community Projects ◽

Digital Engagement ◽

Proper Context

AbstractSimon (2010:187) notes that the purpose of co-creative community projects is “to give voice and be responsive to the needs and interests of local community members; to provide a place for community engagement and dialogue; and to help participants develop skills that will support their own individual and community goals.” This paper explores the role that co-creation currently plays in digital public archaeology and discusses how co-creative methods can inform broader archaeological digital engagement efforts. It begins by placing co-creation in its proper context in order to demonstrate its unique characteristics, its value, and how it complicates approaches used in other types of archaeological engagement projects, such as Open Access initiatives. The discussion then turns to evaluating its impact and the broader need to measure success in digital public engagement projects. A discussion of research from the archaeology and the cultural heritage sectors provides examples of evaluation metrics and methods for assessing digital public archaeology projects. The paper concludes by suggesting that all digital engagement projects can benefit from incorporating some of the principles that are inherently part of co-creative methods but that not all archaeological digital engagement projects should strive to be completely co-creative.

Download Full-text

The regional-local nexus: a landscape-based integral design strategy for sustainable tourism development

Tourism and hospitality management ◽

10.20867/thm.19.1.5 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 65-82

Author(s):

Jesper Borsje ◽

Ruud Tak

Keyword(s):

Landscape Architecture ◽

Local Community ◽

Sustainable Tourism ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Sustainable Tourism Development ◽

Spatial Design ◽

Local Stakeholders ◽

Working Together ◽

Spatial Plan

The purpose – The purpose of this project is to investigate what a landscape architecture approach could add to sustainable tourism development. Design – Spatial design is used as tool to investigate the chances and possibilities of sustainable tourism. Methodology – In the project we used research by design as method. This is done by doing a case study on the Dubrovnik Riviera, where we tested our concepts, ideas and methods in practice. During the case study we used participation, the layer approach of de Hoog and Sijmons (1996) and the landscape approach of Koh (2010) as our main methods. Approach – Using the local landscape and culture as base and inspiration for the development of sustainable tourism. Combined with tourism trends and the input of local stakeholders we worked out a spatial plan. Findings – The landscape including natural and cultural qualities can serve as a perfect base for the development of new forms of sustainable tourism: − A touristic region should function as a system, where all villages are working together adding something unique to the whole system − An efficient extensive public transport network and zoning can help developing a region sustainable − A combination between a bottom-up and top-down approach is needed to implement sustainable tourism, creating preconditions for each other to function optimally. So, we can conclude that a landscape-based design approach gives a significant new insight in how sustainable tourism can be developed in practice. The originality of this research – The landscape architecture approach fills the gap between ideas about sustainable tourism and the practical applicability of it. Using the local landscape and culture sets a sustainable framework for developing sustainable tourism and results in a working tourism system led by the local community. Using landscape architecture in sustainable tourism development is a new, but very interesting and promising addition to the current research and concrete development.

Download Full-text

IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN WARISAN BUDAYA TAKBENDA (WBTB) INDONESIA

Kebudayaan ◽

10.24832/jk.v11i1.18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

Damardjati Kun Marjanto

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Focus Group Discussion ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽

Government Officials ◽

Community Members ◽

West Kalimantan ◽

Local Stakeholders ◽

Administrative Procedures

AbstractThe objectives of the research for policy of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) are as follow.(1) To understand the processes and problems of implementation of ICH policy in Indonesia; (2)To identify stakeholders involved in ICH policies that have been registered and confirmed; and(3) To ascertain a plan of action programs that carried out by relevant agencies following thedetermination of ICH policy in Indonesia. This study uses qualitative research method, throughinterviews and focus group discussion (FGD) to a number of informants, i.e. government officials,cultural actors, and community members. The implementation of the Minister of Education andCulture regulation that related to “the administrative procedures” of ICH policy has be done asgood as possible by Directorate of Values Internalization and Cultural Diplomacy. However, it isbelieved that the effort is still need to be improved. It seems that this is caused by poor technicalability for filling the form and misunderstanding about ICH, which often confused as havingthe same meaning and value with cultural heritage. Local stakeholders need to have the sameunderstanding about the importance of the regulation of president and of Ministry of Educationand Culture. Therefore, all the regions can carry out this policy together and contribute toeach other in protecting ICH through action programs. Bida’i, Songket, Sambas, and BetangTraditional House in West Kalimantan Province; and Makepung and Tektekan in Bali Provincehave been designated as ICH of Indonesia. However, conservation efforts should not stop at thisdetermination only.Keywords: Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), Bida’i. Songket Sambas, Betang traditional house,Makepung and Tektekan AbstrakTujuan penelitian kebijakan Warisan Budaya Takbenda (WBTB) ini, adalah untuk: (1)mengetahui proses dan berbagai masalah dalam implementasi kebijakanWBTB Indonesia;(2) mengidentifikasi pihak-pihak yang terlibat dalam kebijakan WBTB yang telah didaftarkandan ditetapkan; dan (3) mengetahui rencana program aksi yang dilakukan oleh instansi terkaitterhadap penetapan WBTB Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatifdengan wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD) terhadap sejumlah informan, baik dariaparat pemerintahan, pelaku budaya, maupun warga masyarakat. Hasil penelitian menunjukanbahwa implementasi Permendikbud yang terkait “prosedur administratif” KebijakanWBTB,telah dilakukan dengan maksimal oleh Direktorat INDB, beserta jajarannya. Meskipun demikian,dalam pelaksanaannya dirasakan kurang maksimal. Hal ini tampaknya, disebabkan kemampuanteknis pengisian formulir maupun pemahaman akan arti budaya takbenda seolah-olah samadengan cagar budaya. Perlu pemahaman dari stakeholders di daerah tentang pentingnya Perpresdan Permendikbud WBTB, sehingga kebijakan ini dapat bergerak bersama di daerah dan salingberkontribusi dalam melakukan perlindungan WBTB dalam bentuk program aksi. Bidai, SongketSambas, dan Rumah Betang di Provinsi Kalimantan Barat, serta Makepung dan Tektekan diProvinsi Bali sudah ditetapkan sebagai WBTB Indonesia. Upaya pelestarian seyogyanya tidakberhenti pada penetapan WBTB tersebut.Kata kunci: Warisan Budaya Takbenda (WBTB), Bidai (Bide’), Songket Sambas, Betang,Makepung dan Tektekan

Download Full-text

Cooperation for Renewal of Local Cultural Heritage in Rural Communities: Case Study of the Night of Legends in Latvia

European Countryside ◽

10.2478/euco-2020-0020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 366-383

Author(s):

Līga Paula ◽

Dace Kaufmane

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Local Community ◽

Community Members ◽

Active Involvement

AbstractThe aim of the paper is to describe the phenomenon of the Night of Legends in Latvia particularly focusing on the case of manors in Jelgava county. This event aims to preserve and promote local cultural heritage by active involvement of local community members and visitors (individuals, amateur groups, local businesses, schools, etc.). Thematic activities in manors and palaces are targeted to raise interest and cooperation, what in turn extends the tourist season. The event is organized by the Latvian Association of Castles, Palaces and Manors. The paper includes an analysis of the event’s offer in the context of preservation of cultural heritage as well as interviews with tourism specialists from Jelgava county, particularly involved in organizing the Night of Legends.

Download Full-text

Protection and Revealing of Traditional Settlements and Cultural Assets, as a Tool for Sustainable Development: The Case of Kythera Island in Greece

Land ◽

10.3390/land10121324 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 1324

Author(s):

Anastasia Vythoulka ◽

Ekaterini T. Delegou ◽

Costas Caradimas ◽

Antonia Moropoulou

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Local Community ◽

Housing Stock ◽

Adaptive Reuse ◽

Remote Areas ◽

Local Stakeholders ◽

Heritage Buildings ◽

Core Issue ◽

Greek Island

Preserving and highlighting cultural heritage is directly related to sustainable development. The adaptive reuse of cultural heritage buildings and traditional settlements can be a core issue in the implementation of a circular economy strategy, especially in remote areas. In this framework, the current study focuses on Kythera, an isolated Greek island. For the analysis of the study area, research in local archives and communication with the municipality and local stakeholders was conducted, while questionnaires addressed to Kythera’s residents and visitors were developed and processed. Thus, both the special features of the island and the needs of the local community were identified, leading to the proposal of three adaptive reuse schemes at a different scale and within a different management model. The first scheme is focused on the institution of “Eghorios Periousia” and proposes the adaptive reuse of the island’s English Schools as focal points for the promotion of Kythera’s identity. The second scheme focuses on the smaller declared traditional settlements and proposes the adaptive reuse of their housing stock as an affordable permanent residence solution. The third scheme focuses on the abandoned neighborhood of Mavrogiorgiannika in the traditional settlement of Karavas and proposes its adaptive reuse as agritourism accommodation facilities.

Download Full-text

Strategi Pengelolaan Kawasan Kota Cina, Medan, Provinsi Sumatera Utara

Berkala Arkeologi SANGKHAKALA ◽

10.24832/sba.v18i1.10 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 57 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stanov Purnawibowo ◽

Lucas Partanda Koestoro

Keyword(s):

Southeast Asia ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Management Strategy ◽

Local Community ◽

East Coast ◽

Community Members ◽

Tourist Destination ◽

Management History ◽

North Sumatra ◽

Heritage Area

Kota Cina area is one of the areas along the east coast of North Sumatra, which is closely related to trade network in Southeast Asia since at least 12th to 14th centuries CE. Previous researchers have proven that the area had once been a thriving city of commerce, port, and settlement during the period. This research is aimed at fabricating a strategy to manage Kota Cina area. The strategy is oriented toward preservation and utilization for the sake of the community. The method used is retracing its management history, which can then be used as the basis for determining the management strategy in the future. The research has generated four strategies, namely to: assign Kota Cina as a cultural heritage area, establish a management institution, include active participation of local community members in developing this area as a tourist destination, and develop thorough research.

Download Full-text

DIFFUSION AND ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN SOUTH AFRICAN TELECENTRES: SELECTED TELECENTRES IN KWAZULU-NATAL

Mousaion ◽

10.25159/0027-2639/845 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 103-120 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Blessing Mbatha

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

Diffusion Of Innovations ◽

Local Community ◽

Information And Communications Technologies ◽

Community Members ◽

Kwazulu Natal ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Ict Tools ◽

The Government ◽

Types Of Information

This study investigated the usage and types of information and communications technologies (ICTs) accessible to community members in four selected Thusong Service Centres (TSCs or telecentres) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The telecentres that participated in the study were: Nhlazuka, Mbazwane, Dududu and Malangeni. The study was informed by Rogersâ€™ (1995) Diffusion of Innovations (DoI) theory. Through a survey, four TSCs were purposively selected. A questionnaire was used to collect data from community members in the four telecentres involved. The data collected was tabulated under the various headings and presented using tables, frequencies, percentiles and generalisations with the help of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The results indicated that a variety of ICT tools have been adopted in the TSCs to provide the local community with the much-needed access to information and improved communication. The government should ensure that adequate varieties and levels of ICT competence are offered to all the citizens. In conclusion, there is a need for sufficient and coherent government policies regulating the training of the local community to use these ICTs effectively.

Download Full-text

An emotions-informed approach for digital documentation of rural heritage landscapes: Baojiatun, a traditional tunpu village in Guizhou, China

Built Heritage ◽

10.1186/s43238-021-00029-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jane-Heloise Nancarrow ◽

Chen Yang ◽

Jing Yang

Keyword(s):

Cultural Heritage ◽

Interpersonal Relationships ◽

Local Community ◽

Heritage Management ◽

Guizhou Province ◽

Holistic Understanding ◽

Digital Documentation ◽

Multi Level ◽

Emotional Value ◽

Digital Survey

AbstractThe application of digital technologies has greatly improved the efficiency of cultural heritage documentation and the diversity of heritage information. Yet the adequate incorporation of cultural, intangible, sensory or experimental elements of local heritage in the process of digital documentation, and the deepening of local community engagement, remain important issues in cultural heritage research. This paper examines the heritage landscape of tunpu people within the context of digital conservation efforts in China and the emergence of emotions studies as an evaluative tool. Using a range of data from the Ming-era village of Baojiatun in Guizhou Province, this paper tests an exploratory emotions-based approach and methodology, revealing shifting interpersonal relationships, experiential and praxiological engagement with the landscape, and emotional registers within tunpu culture and heritage management. The analysis articulates distinctive asset of emotional value at various scales and suggests that such approaches, applied within digital documentation contexts, can help researchers to identify multi-level heritage landscape values and their carriers. This methodology can provide more complete and dynamic inventories to guide digital survey and representation; and the emotions-based approach also supports the integration of disparate heritage aspects in a holistic understanding of the living landscape. Finally, the incorporation of community participation in the process of digital survey breaks down boundaries between experts and communities and leads to more culturally appropriate heritage records and representations.

Download Full-text