Abstract
This chapter describes the historical and modern importance of the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal from the perspective of its many large and small archaeological sites, and the importance of preserving and protecting its living cultural heritage. Issues include the impact of industrial infrastructure development and a corresponding increase in air pollution, the positive and negative impact and opportunities as a result from a rise in tourism (particularly pilgrims), encroachment, and the needs of community economic benefit. Using Dohani as a case study, the approaches and methodologies used for community consultation and engagement in heritage protection at a micro-heritage site are described and their effectiveness considered. Challenges for the community include those of motivation, sustainability, coordination between agencies, governance and the role of volunteers.
Highlights
This chapter focuses on the historical and modern importance of the Greater Lumbini Area (GLA)of Nepal within the context of its many archaeological sites and the importance of preserving and protecting its living cultural heritage
Before the community consultation at Dohani began, a survey team was constituted with the Lumbini Development Trust (LDT), Department of Archaeology (DoA) officers and volunteers from local schools and administrations, and a training programme was organized to prepare them for community interviews
The President of the Dohani Committee was involved in the organization of the ‘Tilaurakot Heritage Festival’, an event jointly organized by Durham’s UNESCO Chair, the LDT and DoA in collaboration with an Organising Committee composed of local teachers and Kapilavastu Municipality’s Education Officer
Summary
This chapter focuses on the historical and modern importance of the Greater Lumbini Area (GLA)of Nepal within the context of its many archaeological sites and the importance of preserving and protecting its living cultural heritage. Issues include the impact of infrastructure development and the positive and negative impact and opportunities that arise from the rise in tourism, pilgrims. Referencing Dohani as a case study, the approaches and methodologies used for community consultation and engagement in heritage protection at a micro-heritage site are described and their effectiveness considered in relation to how communities living nearby may benefit socially, spiritually and economically from archaeological activities. We acknowledge the generosity of Durham University and Durham’s UNESCO Chair in allowing this chapter to be made Open Access to reach and influence as wide an audience as possible
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