scholarly journals The Influence of Interpretation through Guiding Tour, Quality of Reception and Relics’ Worship on the Satisfaction of Pilgrims Attending the Iasi Feast

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6905
Author(s):  
Maria Tătărușanu ◽  
Gina Ionela Butnaru ◽  
Valentin Niță ◽  
Angelica-Nicoleta Neculăesei ◽  
Elena Ciortescu

Recently, in line with the increased attention paid to cultural tourism in general and to religious tourism in particular, researchers and practitioners have become increasingly interested in the analysis of various aspects related to cultural heritage in order to capitalize on its value by means of its interpretation, thus providing beneficial effects both for tourists and for tourism’s sustainable development. The aim of this research is to analyze the extent to which the methods of interpretation of the religious cultural heritage: guiding tours, quality reception, and relic worship influence the satisfaction of tourists participating in the “Saint Parascheva” pilgrimage, held annually by the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iasi. The data were collected by means of a survey (N = 932) and the information was processed by using the SPSS version 25 program. Our results indicate the significant influence that the potential to worship relics has on pilgrims’ satisfaction compared to other interpretation methods, such as the relationship with the Cathedral’s staff or the possibility of participating in guided tours. Pilgrims’ satisfaction is also perceived differently depending on certain aspects of their socio-demographic profile, i.e., their age and the perceived faith level. This study is relevant for researchers, managers, and students interested in the field of cultural heritage interpretation in genera, and in the field of religious heritage in particular, and could significantly contribute to improving pilgrims’ satisfaction as well as cultural heritage preservation.

Sensors ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (24) ◽  
pp. 7147
Author(s):  
Miguel Ángel Martínez-Domingo ◽  
Ana Isabel Calero Castillo ◽  
Eva Vivar García ◽  
Eva M. Valero

In the cultural heritage preservation of medieval buildings, it is common to find plaster walls covered in lime, which previously were painted in polychromy. The conservation interventions usually try to remove the whitewash, whilst maintaining the original color of the painted wall as much as possible. However, there is no agreement on which cleaning technique best preserves the original appearance of the colored plaster. Different pigments found below the lime layer may behave differently depending on the cleaning technique used. Usually, colorimetric or photometric area-based measurements are carried out to study the color of the cleaned areas to compare with their original color, obtained from pre-made plaster probes. However, this methodology fails when the mean color difference is not enough to fully characterize the changes in texture and color appearance. This study presents a set of experiments carried out using two different pigments (cinnabar and malachite) covered with lime, and treated with nine different cleaning techniques on plaster probes prepared according to medieval techniques. We have studied the effect of the cleaning process on the color and the homogeneity of the samples using a hyperspectral imaging workflow. Four different analysis methods are presented and discussed. Our results show that the proposed analysis is able to provide a much more comprehensive and diversified characterization of the quality of the cleaning method compared to the commonly used colorimetric or photometric area-based measurements.


Author(s):  
Сусанна Джамиловна Багдасарян ◽  
Татьяна Александровна Самсоненко

Актуальность исследования государственной политики Российской Федерации в сфере сохранения исторического и культурного наследия связана с тенденциями развития историко-культурного туризма. Историко-культурное наследие стало индикатором государственной политики стран мира, заняв достойное место в межнациональных отношениях, выступая инструментом политического, культурного и экономического диалога, по сути, играя немалую роль в современной геополитике. Сегодня государственные инвестиции в отрасль туризма стимулируют культурные программы, сохранение этнических музеев, театров, музыкальных площадок, развивают природные и исторические парки, культурные ландшафты. Историко-культурный туризм выполняет задачу ознакомления с историей страны, региона, достопримечательностями исторического места, богатого материальным и культурным наследием, расширяет возможности сохранения и транслирования культуры народов. Это способствует региональному развитию и привлекательности территории. Цель исследования - рассмотреть государственную политику России как универсальный инструментарий создания историко-культурного облика территории в международном и национальном туризме, повышения уровня профессиональной подготовки кадров, обеспечивающих данное направление. Методологическую основу исследования определяет группа методов, которые структурируются в общенаучные и специальные. Общенаучную базу анализа фактов, явлений, институтов отрасли составили общие приемы формальной логики и связанные с ними частно-научные методики. Главным методом выступает прием исторического анализа туризма как отрасли социальной жизни. Системно-структурный метод использован для теоретического понимания видов туризма, сравнительно-исторический метод позволяет отследить развитие туристской отрасли в регионе с позиций исторической перспективы. Правовая основа общественного института прослежена на основе метода толкования норм права. Задачи исследования заключаются в проведении анализа теоретического положения об историко-культурном туризме и исторического анализа роли государственных институтов в развитии территории. The relevance of the study of the state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of historical and cultural heritage preservation in the historical aspect is associated with the trend of development of the direction of historical and cultural tourism. Historical and cultural heritage has become an indicator of the state policy of the countries of the world, taking a worthy place in interethnic relations, acting as an instrument of political, cultural and economic dialogue, in fact, playing a significant role in modern geopolitics. Today, public investment in the tourism industry encourages cultural programs, the preservation of ethnic museums, theaters, music venues, and the development of natural and historical parks and cultural landscapes. Historical and cultural tourism performs the task of familiarizing with the history of the country, the region, the sights of a historical place rich in material and cultural heritage, expands the possibilities of preserving and broadcasting the culture of peoples. This contributes to the regional development and attractiveness of the territory. The purpose of the study is to consider the state policy of Russia as a universal tool for creating the historical and cultural image of the territory in international and national tourism, to increase the level of professional training of personnel providing this direction. The methodological basis of the research is consisted of a group of methods that are subdivided into general scientific and special. The general scientific basis for the analysis of facts, phenomena, and the allocation of industry institutions was made up of general methods of formal logic and related private scientific methods. The main method is the method of historical analysis of tourism as a branch of social life. The system-structural approach is used for the theoretical understanding of the types of tourism. Comparative-historical, to track the development of the tourism industry in the region in a historical perspective. The legal basis of the public institution is traced based on the method of interpretation of the norms of law, etc. The objectives of the study are to make an analysis of the theoretical position on historical and cultural tourism and the historical analysis of the role of state institutions in the development of the territory.


2017 ◽  
pp. 100-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Abankina

The paper analyzes trends in the development of the creative economy in Russia and estimates the export potential of the Russian creative industries. The author demonstrates that modern concepts of cultural heritage preservation focus on increasing the efficiency of its use and that building creative potential and systematic support of the creative industries are becoming a key task of the strategic development of regions and municipalities in the post-industrial era.


Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 726
Author(s):  
Paul Carroll ◽  
Eeva Aarrevaara

Future climate conditions need to be considered in planning for urban areas. As well as considering how new structures would best endure in the future, it is important to take into account factors that contribute to the degradation of cultural heritage buildings in the urban setting. Climate change can cause an increase in structural degradation. In this paper, a review of both what these factors are and how they are addressed by urban planners is presented. A series of inquiries into the topic was carried out on town planning personnel and those involved in cultural heritage preservation in several towns and cities in Finland and in a small number of other European countries. The target group members were asked about observed climate change impacts on cultural heritage, about present steps being taken to protect urban cultural heritage, and also their views were obtained on how climate change impacts will be emphasised in the future in this regard. The results of the inquiry demonstrate that climate change is still considered only in a limited way in urban planning, and more interaction between different bodies, both planning and heritage authorities, as well as current research on climate change impacts, is needed in the field.


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