Cultural Tourism Flashcards
1
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What is the definition of Cultural Tourism?
A
Cultural Tourism is defined as the movement of the people outside their place of residence to take part in or contribute to cultural, religious and heritage activities.
2
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What are types of activities included in the cultural tourism?
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The types of activities included are:
- Innovative arts and program
- Festivals
- Music, art, dance and theatre events
- Visits to heritage attractions and art galleries
- Religious pilgrimages
- Educational courses
3
Q
Types of tourism associated with cultural tourism?
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Types of tourism associated with culture:
1) Food Tourism
2) Religious tourism
4
Q
State the ways of how to redevelop or restaging traditional culture and heritage?
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There are 3 ways to redevelop of traditional culture and heritage:
- Re-enactment of historic events
- Dances
- Redevelopment of industrial sites
5
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What are the 3 positive socio-cultural impacts?
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- Conservation: Tourism boosts the preservation and transmission of cultural and historical traditions. This often contributes to the maintenance and management of natural resources, the protection of local heritage and a renaissance of indigenous cultures, cultural arts and crafts.
- Education: Interchanges between hosts and guests create a better cultural understanding and can also help raise global awareness of issues such as poverty and human rights abuse.
- Strengthen communities: Private, public and voluntary sectors can work together with locals. Developments can take into account needs of both locals and tourists to ensure success.
- Provision of community facilities: Maintains traditions and customs to be passed down to future generations. Cultural activities will include the participation of the community.
- Preservation of crafts: Knowledge on making traditional crafts can be passed down to future generations.
- Encourages local involvement: Gain local support as well as foster good relationship between locals and tourists.
