Cultural Tourism Flashcards

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What is the definition of Cultural Tourism?

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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.

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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
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Types of tourism associated with cultural tourism?

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Types of tourism associated with culture:

1) Food Tourism
2) Religious tourism

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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
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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.
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