Evaluation Analysis on Gambling Industry Establishment In Cultural Heritage Domain – Taiwan Kinmen As Case Study

Abstract

Preservations and utilization of culture asset is one out of most discussed issues worldwide, whether it is tangible or intangible cultural asset. The emphasis on inherited human-oriented memories, through influential and important of story-telling is vital. If the cultural asset was being redeveloped and managed inappropriately, it will disengage the main concept of preserving cultural asset, affecting local culture and its historical heritage, which may lead to poor maintenance, or in contrast, an excessive commercialization on cultural assets. Kinmen, offshore island of Taiwan, contains the most cultural asset in Taiwan. It has preserved traditional Minnan tribe culture in their lives and buildings. They work hard to protect, repair, and introduce their culture, letting others experience their ancestor’s smart living and feel the dynamic of local people in passing down their cultural heritage. Alongside its rich cultural heritage, Kinmen has turned from being a “sad heritage” (confrontation, war, and tragedy) into an “inspiring heritage” (reconcile, peace and reborn) and serves as a guidance and an inspiration for us in searching the value of peace. Based on Kinmen’s importance on Minnan cultural heritage and the possible impacts of the gambling industry on cultural assets, this research will be using Kinmen as a study subject and organize its cultural assets by utilizing AHP analysis values with discussion of the gambling industry’s impact; then taking further to drive the diversity of impacts by using FDM analysis.