Discovering Maine’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

2019 ◽  
pp. 283-294
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Boat Building ◽  
Fiddle Music ◽  
The Impact

This chapter reviews the historic and ongoing research of the state of Maine's intangible cultural heritage and shows how this work addresses the need for conservation, advocacy, education, and stewardship of this heritage. Maine is especially rich in intangible cultural heritage including the knowledge involved in crafting fine Native American basketry, boat building, fiddle music and dance, knowledge of the natural world among fishermen, woodsmen, millworkers, and farmers, folk singing, storytelling and much more. Cultural rights and ownership, the role of community scholars, and the impact of tourism is considered. The chapter concludes by suggesting that culturally-sensitive and engaged research has strengthened our understanding of how the ecosystem is essential to human life and culture.

scholarly journals Cultural rights and “Masterpieces” of Local and Translocal Actors

Ethnologies ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 297-324
Author(s):  
Hélène Giguère
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Freedom Of Expression ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Social Divisions

This paper deals with European experiences of inscription of traditional cultural practices on UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). It will first establish the institutional context of the UNESCO’s listing within the framework of reflections on cultural rights. Then, the author briefly presents four European masterpieces in the Mediterranean area. A comparative analysis follows which specifically focuses on the multiplication of practitioners and on translocality; on the overlapping between institutions and artisans; on the use of intangible cultural heritage as a driver for local development via cultural tourism; and on the multimedia “museification” of the intangible. The comparative study of the listing of these intangible cultural heritage traditions also questions the value of customary law versus freedom of expression and creation. It reveals the tensions between the “purity” and “impurity” of cultural practices and social agents, as well as exclusions related to ethnicity, sex or territory. These tensions create new social divisions and remodel the link people have with cultural practices. An examination of gender sheds light on the marginality of women in public space.

Cultural Heritage and Digitalization in City Branding

2022 ◽  
pp. 467-483
Author(s):  
Oya Yildirim ◽  
A. Celil Çakici
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
City Branding ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Fundamental Feature ◽  
World Heritage List ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

In today's competitive global environment, cities are striving to stand out and be attractive to investors, visitors, and residents. City branding is an important tool to differentiate the city from its competitors and to be preferred by visitors. Every city has its own characteristics resulting from its historical development, the influence of its geography, and its social, cultural, and economic past. Therefore, the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of cities is vital for their promotion and branding. This study aims to show the importance of their cultural heritage, which is the most fundamental feature to differentiate themselves from their competitors in city branding. It is emphasized that the cultural events organized in cities or the assets specific to cities, most of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, have a significant impact on city branding. In addition, the chapter explains the impact of digitalization, which is one of the most important developments of our time, on city branding and cultural heritage.

Planning for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Tourism: Challenges and Implications

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (7) ◽  
pp. 980-1001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minoo H. Esfehani ◽  
Julia N. Albrecht
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
The South ◽  
Heritage Preservation ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Qeshm Island ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Cultural Heritage Tourism

This empirical article is the first to consider tourism planning for tourism products based on intangible cultural heritage (ICH). It identifies two sets of factors that affect related tourism planning, the accessibility of ICH-based tourism products for visitor market(s), and the perceived appropriateness of ICH for use in tourism. The factors are derived using a qualitative, ethnographic method, implemented in the Qeshm Island Global Geopark in the South of Iran. Theoretical and practical implications address the requirements for tourism planners to extend the tourism planning arena, the integration of planning efforts for tourism and heritage preservation, and the need to involve stakeholders who co-create value from both tourism and heritage preservation perspectives. The impact of the article lies not only in its originality but also in its contributions to the literature on cultural (heritage) tourism as well as tourism planning.

scholarly journals The Survival of Cultural Firms: A Study of Multiple Accounting Parameters in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1159
Author(s):  
Ma del Pilar Muñoz Dueñas ◽  
Antonio Vaamonde Liste ◽  
Maria do Rosário Cabrita
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Industry ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Development Factor ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
The Impact

Cultural firms are an important development factor in economic and social terms. Their objectives are often aimed at maintaining and disseminating the traditions and values of societies. The prosperity of these firms in a nation ensures that its tangible and intangible cultural heritage is made known to other nations and generations. Despite their importance, little is known about their survival and the factors associated with it. This paper analyses data from 6951 Spanish firms, of which 2105 are cultural firms. We have studied the survival of non-cultural firms in comparison with cultural firms and also the impact that profitability, solvency and indebtedness may have on their survival. We have used the Kaplan–Meier method in order to assess their survival and the Harrington–Fleming test and the Cox regression model to check the statistical significance of variables. These variables are key factors influencing the survival of cultural enterprises. Particularly, low solvency in firms increases by twenty the risk of disappearance. This paper contributes to literature highlighting some of the key factors for the survival of cultural enterprises. It provides administrations with a roadmap in order to implement measures for the promotion of the cultural industry, favouring the process of enhancement of cultural heritage.

Seven Years of Implementing UNESCO’s 2003 Intangible Heritage Convention—Honeymoon Period or the “Seven-Year Itch”?

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Blake
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Policy ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
National Level ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Indigenous Rights ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Intangible Heritage ◽  
The Impact

Abstract:This article aims to examine how far our experience of implementing UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Convention, which was adopted in 2003 and entered into force in April 2006, over the last seven years has transformed our understanding of intangible cultural heritage and of its safeguarding. There have been, of course, both positive and negative impacts thus far as well as both unexpected and, thus far, unknown outcomes. The Convention broke new ground, introducing new terminology and new definitions of existing terms and requiring a reexamination of some approaches to international and national law making and policymaking. When considering the impact of the 2003 Convention internationally, we need to look, inter alia, at its impact on international policymaking (including cultural policy, the sustainable development agenda and indigenous rights), related developments in other areas of international law (including human rights and environmental law), and the way in which states treat shared heritage that crosses international frontiers. On the national level, we should consider how the Convention may have contributed to creating a new paradigm for identifying and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH), shifting the focus of significance, redefining the role of non-state actors vis-à-vis state authorities in this process and, even, moving the idea of national heritage away from a purely state-driven concept. Important questions to consider include whether the Convention has resulted in the development of new national policy strategies for (a) promoting the function of ICH in society and (b) integrating ICH into planning and development programs and how effectively Parties have managed to engage communities, groups, and individuals in the aforementioned activities.

scholarly journals Liberalism Versus Communitarianism in Cultural Heritage Law

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamil Zeidler ◽  
Magdalena Łągiewska
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Cultural Property ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Law And Politics ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

Abstract The aim of this study is to investigate the important role of liberal-communitarian debate in cultural heritage law and politics. Derek Gillman in the book titled “The Idea of Cultural Heritage” stressed that “During recent decades, two parallel debates have occurred with respect to public policy and heritage”, and mentioned above is the second one, which “takes place between political philosophers, especially liberal and communitarian thinkers of various shades.” The following study brings attention to the external perspective. That is, these philosophical concepts which appeared beyond legal sciences, but they have the impact on both law and almost all aspects of social life. Liberalism and communitarianism, despite their differences, are particularly useful lens through which to consider law and its functions within contemporary society. Therefore, this begs the question as to what is their approach to the cultural heritage law and practice. While much has been written about liberalism and communitarianism, their impact on cultural heritage still remains shrouded in mystery. We do accept and stress that cultural heritage law is nowadays recognised as the multilevel legal instruments for safeguarding, protection, preservation and maintenance of cultural heritage, cultural property, or even cultural rights. It is not only “multilevel”, but also “multivalued”, and for that reason many theoretical and practical problems are noticed. Liberalism versus communitarianism is one of the most significant debate. As a result, the main aim of this article is to outline the influence of liberalism and communitarianism on cultural heritage law.

scholarly journals The Tendency of Traditional Costume at Heritage Festival for Cultural Revival

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402110169
Author(s):  
S M Minhus ◽  
Liang Huie
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Revival ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Social Council ◽  
The Impact

A unique phenomenon in Bangladeshi cultural heritage is the tendency to wear traditional costumes at the festivals. This research examines the influence of wearing traditional Bangladeshi costumes for the festival observance. Based on the theoretical background of Bangladeshi festival heritage, five factors were derived: togetherness, tolerance, simplicity, aestheticism, and cultural revival. This research empirically analyzed 310 participant’s data who attended UNESCO (United Nations Economic and Social Council)–recognized world intangible cultural heritage festival, “Pohela Boishakh” (first day of Bengali New Year) held in Bangladesh. Exploratory factor analysis showed that all five factors are statically significant for the impact of heritage festivals. Multiple regression analysis revealed four factors out of five statistically significant for festival importance, and all factors are significant for the tendency of wearing traditional costumes at the heritage festival.

Part II Substantive Aspects, Ch.15 Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blake Janet
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Cultural Rights ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Right

This chapter assesses the drafting of the 2003 Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), the result of three decades of consideration within UNESCO. For many UNESCO Member States—especially in the African, Asia-Pacific, and Latin American regions—ICH constitutes a major part of their cultural heritage. The contribution that it can make to social and economic development in such societies was an important factor in the desire to strengthen international safeguarding of this heritage. UNESCO’s 2003 Convention was developed within two main international law and policy contexts: human-centred and sustainable development and the growing importance accorded to cultural rights. The 2003 Convention makes clear the role of cultural heritage in preserving cultural diversity; ensuring truly sustainable development models; protecting human rights and the cultural identities of individuals, social groups, and communities; and protecting the right of communities to be themselves socially and economically sustainable through their heritage.

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