Elements Of Cultural Heritage Research Articles

Sustainable Tourism by Promoting the Popular Culture of Hammam as a Tangible and Intangible Heritage Case Study: Damascus City

The concepts of tourism have varied to take into account sustainability as a comprehensive approach to achievinggoals, Serious attempts also appear to include the concept of tangible and intangible cultural heritage fundamentallyin all sustainability goals and planning levels. This research will present the concepts of tourism within the frameworkof sustainability and its most important applied principles, focusing on the popular baths as an element of culturalheritage, the research started from the gap in the relationship of these Hammams to tourism and culture,While theseHammams have been achieved in the past societal change through the art and rituals that occur in the popular bath,they suffer today from neglect, and some of them are closed or abandone . Based on the literature review Whichstudied successful examples of Damascus baths, such as the experience of rehabilitating the Ammouneh bath as asuccessful project, and Through field observation of the reality of several popular baths , the paper attempts to discussthe Damascene experience and the role of the popular bath (Hammam) as an authentic cultural heritage in sustainabletourism in cities and in people.

On the Transmission of Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage – the Example of the Carnival Rituals in a Rural Environment

The carnival (fašiangy) is a long-established and still occurring cultural phenomenon in Slovak society. It resonates not only in our society as a whole, but also at local level as a significant period of the calendar ritual cycle. The contribution presents the problem of the transmission of selected carnival phenomena in the municipality of Borský Mikuláš (the Senica District) in the south-west of Slovakia. Dealing with current ways of transferring the traditional model of the carnival door-to-door sabre procession and maintaining its continuity, as well as current ways of studying carnival rituals and necessary skills, the text draws attention to new ways of using and dealing with these phenomena of intangible cultural heritage in the current rural society.

Local Varieties and Their Importance

Local varieties, which are one of the important elements of cultural heritage, continue to exist today by being carried from generation to generation. These varieties, which are called by different names such as local varieties, village varieties-village populations, old varieties, amateur varieties, are defined as medium-yielding, variable populations with high adaptation and stress tolerance, used by our ancestors in the past, continuously improved by local producers using traditional methods. Local varieties, which are the common heritage of biodiversity and culture, are subject to genetic erosion due to many reasons such as the increasing use of high-yielding modern varieties and the old age of the people who protect these varieties. Our local varieties, which are also very valuable for breeding studies, are important for food safety, the continuation of local traditions and flavors, and human and environmental health. In this review article, local varieties, their importance and historical process are discussed with related studies.

Tarsus historic city center, identification of problem and potentials as base for strategic guideline

Tarsus historic city center is a continuous settlement from the Neolithic Age to the present day. Archaeological heritage is integrated with traditional historic quarters, historic city center, Early Republican buildings and industrial heritage. Social practices, cultural production processes, legends and religious events transferred from generation to generation constitute the intangible cultural heritage elements and also the symbols of the city. In 2013, conservation area boundaries were revised and Tarsus historic city center, was declared as 3rd Grade Archaeological Site by the Regional Conservation Council. In defined context, the Conservation-Strategy Guideline was prepared with the contract signed between Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and Mersin University, Faculty of Architecture in 2022. Within the scope of document, a guideline containing urban conservation strategies for the historic city center of Tarsus has been prepared. Within the scope of this article, findings and evaluations regarding current situation based on field surveys and questionnaires that form the basis for the guideline are presented. The study aims to document the physical and socio-cultural situation of the historic center in 2022 to guide further studies concerning cultural heritage in Tarsus.

Cultural heritage digital twin: modeling and representing the visual narrative in Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa

In this paper, Artificial Intelligence/Knowledge Representation methods are used for the digital modeling of cultural heritage elements. Accordingly, the new concept of digital cultural heritage twin is presented as composed of a physical component and an immaterial component of the cultural entity. The former concerns the physical aspects, i.e. style, name of the artist, execution time, dimension, etc. The latter represents the emotional and intangible aspects transmitted by the entity, i.e. emotions, thoughts, opinions. In order to digitally model the physical and immaterial components of the twin, the Narrative Knowledge Representation Language has been formally introduced and described. It is particularly suitable for representing the immaterial aspects of the cultural entity, as it is capable of modeling in a simple but rigorous and efficient way complex situations and events, behaviours, attitudes, etc. As an experiment, NKRL has been adopted for representing some of the most relevant intangible items of the visual narrative underlying the hidden painting that lies beneath the Mona Lisa (La Gioconda) image painted by Leonardo Da Vinci on the same poplar panel. Real-time application of the resulting knowledge base opens up novel possibilities for the development of virtual objects, chatbots and expert systems, as well as the definition of semantic search platforms related to cultural heritage.

Tourist flows and protection of cultural heritage in Andalusia (Spain): An econometric analysis with panel data

This article analyzes the influence of heritage labeling on tourist flows in Andalusia (Spain). Some of the labels considered correspond to public registries whose purpose is the protection of heritage, while others correspond to specific recognitions aimed at promoting tourism and local development. A data panel of 31 tourist destinations covering the entire territory of Andalusia has been constructed for the period 2009-2022, incorporating the tourist flows of travelers as response variables and the density of the different typologies of cultural heritage elements as explanatory variables and different control variables. Different models with temporal and transversal effects have been estimated, aimed at evaluating the contribution of different typologies of cultural heritage on traveler flows. The results show that cultural heritage has a significant effect on tourist flows in Andalusia, but with a different distribution depending on the type of flow and the typology of the tourist destination.

Extracting Cultural Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage Based on Region-CNN Algorithm

Extracting Cultural Elements of Intangible Cultural Heritage Based on Region-CNN Algorithm

Detection and recognition of Chinese porcelain inlay images of traditional Lingnan architectural decoration based on YOLOv4 technology

With the rapid development of machine learning technology, it has become possible to automatically identify cultural heritage elements in traditional buildings. This research aimed to develop a machine learning model based on the YOLOv4 architecture to identify the traditional Chinese porcelain inlay pattern in the Lingnan region. The researchers collected and annotated a large quantity of Lingnan Chinese porcelain inlay image data and then used these data to train the studied model. The research results show that (1) the model in this study was specifically adjusted to effectively identify a variety of Chinese porcelain inlay pattern types, including traditional patterns such as plum blossoms and camellias. (2) In the 116th epoch, the model showed excellent generalization ability, and the verification loss reached the lowest value of 0.88. The lowest training loss in the 195th epoch was 0.99, indicating that the model reached an optimal balance point for both recognition accuracy and processing speed. (3) By comparing different models for detecting Chinese porcelain inlay images across 581 pictures, our YOLOv4 model demonstrated greater accuracy in most classification tasks than did the YOLOv8 model, especially in the classification of chrysanthemums, where it achieved an accuracy rate of 87.5%, significantly outperforming YOLOv8 by 58.82%. However, the study also revealed that under certain conditions, such as detecting apples and pears in low-light environments, YOLOv8 showed a lower missing data rate, highlighting the limitations of our model in dealing with complex detection conditions.

Experiences, expectations and suggestions of digital nomads towards an intangible cultural heritage

PurposeTo understand the experiences, expectations and suggestions of digital nomads towards intangible cultural heritage in the places they travel.Design/methodology/approachThe qualitative research method was used and the research design is a phenomenological design. Multiple qualitative research design steps were followed in obtaining the research data. In this context, online interviews were conducted with a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers, and the social media accounts of digital nomads were monitored. The sample consists of nine digital nomads who were interviewed online and five digital nomads whose videos and comments shared on social media were monitored. The inductive thematic analysis method was used to analyse the data.FindingsIt was found that digital nomads experience intangible cultural heritage elements, especially religious rituals and food culture, and actively participate in activities and rituals related to these elements as well as sharing them on their social media accounts. It was also concluded that the participants expected to work towards the protection of intangible cultural heritage elements through a number of activities such as awareness-raising and education, and that it is difficult to experience cultural heritage in societies that are not foreign-friendly.Research limitations/implicationsThe data were obtained from volunteer participants consisting of digital nomads and digital nomads who shared their experiences on social media. It is suggested that traditional food and religious rituals as intangible cultural heritage should be promoted and transferred by sharing the experiences these digital nomads on digital platforms.Practical implicationsReligious rituals and food cultures are prominent in the ICH experiences of digital nomads. Digital nomads who stay longer in their destination than tourists can play an intermediary role in promoting and transmitting this heritage. The social media and other digital platforms enable digital nomads to share their experiences of cultural heritage and create a global dialogue and understanding through these experiences.Social implicationsThe experiences and expectations of digital nomads towards ICH require a reassessment of traditional approaches to the preservation and transmission of cultural heritage. By experiencing different cultural heritages and sharing these experiences through digital platforms, digital nomads contribute to the reinterpretation and reproduction of cultural heritage. This process reveals that cultural heritage is not limited to a particular community or geography, but is rather a global phenomenon, and therefore needs to be addressed from a global perspective.Originality/valueIt is one of the pioneering studies on the experiences of digital nomads towards intangible cultural heritage.

Miniature Portrait as an Element of Cultural Heritage in Museum Collections

Miniature Portrait as an Element of Cultural Heritage in Museum Collections

BASEBALL TEAM CORPORATE IDENTITY DESIGN: ARTISTIC AND TRADITIONAL CULTURE ASPECTS

The purpose of the article is to analyze the design of baseball team logos and create an original baseball club logo based on the identified trends. The analysis of the logos of baseball teams in the United States, China and Ukraine showed that the logos mainly depict elements related to baseball; elements of national cultural heritage; the name or monogram of the team. At the same time, the logos of baseball teams in the United States and China have pronounced features of shape, icon and color scheme. Baseball team logos in the USA often use a round shape. Blue and red are popular colors. The logos of Chinese baseball clubs mainly have a combined structure of the emblem, which accommodates the mascot of the club (zoomorphic or anthropomorphic), a baseball tool and the name of the club. The logo colors of Chinese baseball teams are black, white and warm colors: red, orange and yellow. Blue is also used. Based on the results of the analysis, elements of the corporate identity of a baseball club were developed: logo, branded colors, branded font. The main components of the corporate identity project are sports equipment, printing and souvenir products.

Application of Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements in The Interactive Space

This paper explores the application of intangible cultural heritage elements in the design of an interactive space. Through the extraction, transformation and integration of intangible cultural heritage elements, the paper analyzes their positive role in creating spatial atmosphere, enhancing interactive experience, and promoting cultural inheritance. The article underscores the significance of incorporating intangible cultural heritage elements into various interactive spaces. This practice not only enhances the visual and sensory experience for visitors, but also serves to enrich the cultural depth and uniqueness of these spaces. By integrating traditional arts, crafts, music, or other forms of intangible cultural heritage, the interactive spaces become more immersive and engaging, offering a more meaningful and memorable experience. Additionally, this approach provides a novel avenue for the preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage, ensuring that these valuable traditions are not lost to the ages. In essence, the application of intangible cultural heritage elements in interactive spaces offers a win-win scenario, benefiting both the spaces themselves and the continued existence and appreciation of our cultural heritage.

THE PRACTICE AND EXPLORATION OF INTEGRATING THE NATIONAL NON-FOREIGN HERITAGE "CAI LI FO QUAN" COURSE INTO THE CIVIC EDUCATION OF COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF "CURRICULUM CIVIC EDUCATION


 
 
 
 The preservation, transmission, and development of "Cai Li Fo Quan" as part of China's non-hereditary heritage is receiving more and more attention. The Intangible Cultural Heritage is not only the inheritance of non- heritage itself but also the inheritance of excellent ideology and culture. The higher education curriculum is a crucial way to implement the purpose of moral education and a meaningful way to realise the three aspects of education. This paper addresses the problems of Jiangmen Vocational and Technical College, such as the inadequacy of ideological education for higher education students, the inadequacy of the local cultural advantages and the inadequacy of the practical teaching methods. This paper explores the political thinking elements of the national intangible cultural heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan". It implements the political thinking education of the curriculum "to transform people through martial arts". Through constructing the model of integrating the national intangible heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan" curriculum into university students' thinking and politics education, specific directions and ideas are proposed in conjunction with practical work, providing a scientific method for better guidance in practice. The aim is to build a pathway for implementing "Curriculum Civics" in public courses in colleges and universities based on fully exploring the Civics elements of the national intangible cultural heritage "Cai Lifuquan" curriculum.is not only the inheritance of non-heritage itself but also the inheritance of excellent ideology and culture. The higher education curriculum is a crucial way to implement the purpose of moral education and realise the three aspects of education. This paper addresses the problems of Jiangmen Vocational and Technical College, such as the inadequacy of ideological education for higher education students, the inadequacy of the local cultural advantages and the inadequacy of the practical teaching methods. This paper aims to explore the political thinking elements of the national intangible cultural heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan" and implement the political thinking education of the curriculum "to transform people through martial arts". Through constructing the model of integrating the national intangible heritage "Cai Li Fo Quan" curriculum into university students' thinking and politics education, specific directions and ideas are proposed in conjunction with practical work, providing a scientific method for better guidance in practice.
 
 
 

On the Utilization of Hubei Intangible Cultural Heritage in Design Research

Under the background of economic globalization, cultural diversity becomes more and more important. As an important part of Chinese culture, Hubei's intangible cultural heritage has a profound historical heritage and unique artistic value, strengthening the design research of intangible cultural heritage elements is very crucial, and this paper discusses the research on the application of Hubei's intangible cultural heritage in visual communication design.

Television documentaries of the People's Republic of China (using the example of CCTV)

Television documentaries in China, especially on the largest national television channel China Central Television (CCTV), is a unique object of research reflecting a wide range of socio-cultural, political and technological aspects of the development of Chinese society. CCTV is not only an important information and entertainment source, but also a powerful tool for influencing public opinion, forming national identity and promoting public policy. The analysis of the history of the development of television documentaries in China reflects the influence of political events and socio-cultural changes on its evolution. Starting from the early stages of the development of Chinese television, when it served as a tool of state propaganda, and up to the present, when new topics and genres appeared, the study will help to understand how television documentaries have become an important element of cultural heritage and a means of public communication. The organizational structure of CCTV, as a key player in the Chinese media space, plays a significant role in shaping content and influencing public opinion. The method or methodology of the study. The methodology of this study is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of television documentaries in China with an in-depth examination of the example of China Central Television (CCTV). This methodology is based on a comprehensive study of historical, cultural, political and technological aspects of the development of television documentaries in China. The study of television documentaries in China, with a focus on the example of China Central Television (CCTV), provides a significant contribution to understanding the diverse aspects of the formation and impact of this media format in the context of Chinese culture and society. The scientific novelty of this study is manifested in several key aspects. Firstly, an extensive historical analysis reveals the evolution of television documentaries in China over various periods, emphasizing the influence of political changes and socio-cultural factors on its development. Secondly, the structural analysis of CCTV reveals the organizational mechanisms that form documentary projects. Considering the interaction between the structure of the channel and the content of programs makes it possible to understand what factors influence the formation and implementation of documentary initiatives, as well as how these factors are related to public policy. The third important achievement is the thematic analysis, which highlights the main themes and directions of documentary on CCTV.

Intangible cultural heritage as a resource for consolidating modern Ukrainian society

Relevance. The relevance of this study lied in actualising the issue of increasing the level of social consolidation of Ukrainian society under the conditions of a number of political, economic, social, and cultural transformations. Intangible cultural heritage serves as the main resource for the establishment and development of national consciousness, which, in turn, strengthens integration processes within society.Purpose. The purpose of the study is to prove the value of intangible cultural heritage in the modern life of Ukrainians and substantiate the need to preserve cultural values in the course of historical development as a powerful ethno-unifying factor.Methodology. In the course of the study, general scientific methods, namely analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, systematic, and comparative were used for logical and consistent presentation of the material. A critical approach to information allowed comprehensively and thoroughly examining the issue of cultural heritage as a unifying factor.Results. As a result of the study, it was discovered that due to complex socio-political and globalisation processes, there is still a need to preserve the traditional heritage, which is an indicator of cultural independence, proving the uniqueness and originality of each nation. Therefore, in the course of the technologisation of society, shifting from the conventional provisions, Ukrainians continue to preserve long-established values, transmit elements of intangible cultural heritage from generation to generation, emphasising the heredity of Ukrainian culture. In the context of this subject, there are currently a small number of publications that only briefly mention the consolidating function of intangible cultural heritage for a particular culture, and, to a greater extent, cover the issues of preserving this type of cultural heritage.Conclusions. The scientific value of the study lies in emphasising the relevance of preserving and further transmitting cultural traditions and languages to protect national identity and raise the level of civic consciousness.

Historical information about the rural (land) community as an element of the intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine

The historical development of the traditional peasant institute of self-government of the rural (land) community is being explored, it was proved that it can be considered a manifestation of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine.

A Study on the Spatiotemporal Aggregation and Corridor Distribution Characteristics of Cultural Heritage: The Case of Fuzhou, China

Fuzhou is an important city on the southeast coast of China with rich cultural heritage resources, and it is a national historical and cultural city in China. The main purposes of this study are the following: 1. To study the current situation and spatial distribution of cultural heritage; 2. To study the construction of cultural heritage corridors; 3. To utilize the holistic characteristics of heritage corridors to integrate the cultural heritage elements along the corridors and achieve the optimal allocation of resources. This study collects data from 605 cultural heritage sites in Fuzhou City and establishes a GIS database. The spatial distribution characteristics of cultural heritage in Fuzhou City are studied using aggregation analysis, nearest neighbor analysis, and buffer analysis in GIS technology. The following results were obtained: there is a cultural heritage corridor in Fuzhou City with the Minjiang River serving as the main land and water transportation line, and the closer one is to the water transportation line, the more intensive the distribution of cultural heritage points; and there are three cultural heritage node areas and one special cultural heritage node area. The study of Fuzhou’s heritage corridor system has important reference significance for the protection of cultural heritage in coastal historical cities in China and even in East Asia and has exploratory value for the holistic protection of cultural heritage and for the planning and development of tourism.

Методика дослідження та пропозиції використання елементів нематеріальної культурної спадщини України для цілей туризму

Elements of intangible cultural heritage have relatively recently entered the structure of the potential of tourist resources. The complex nature and essence of the very elements of the intangible cultural heritage require the development of special methods for their research, based on the options for the possible use of these elements. In the study of intangible cultural heritage, the socio-geographical approach plays an important role. It is noted that it is more expedient to build the study of intangible cultural heritage on the basis of a component approach (which involves the consideration of intangible cultural heritage, on the one hand, as an integral part of cultural heritage in general, and on the other hand, as a component of the historical and cultural resources of a certain territory, a destination of a tourism region), as well as on the bases of a territorial approach. An algorithm for the socio-geographical study of intangible cultural heritage is proposed, which distinguishes three successive interrelated stages: preparatory; analytical and generalizing; recommendatory, each of these is divided into substages and carefully described. The place of objects of intangible cultural heritage in the historical and cultural potential of the territory is described. Among the many specialized types of tourism, the most expedient is the development of such types as: cultural and educational, rural, industrial, gastronomic, ethnographic, event (festival), religious, artistic, which contribute not only to the preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage, but also to the development of local economic potential and intercultural understanding. The proposed methodology for studying the elements of intangible cultural heritage is one of the options for conducting research on this topic, that in each case will need to be supplemented and refined, however, at the present stage, it can serve as a solid basis for starting and activating such research. The provided list of thematic types of tourism can also be elaborated on the basis of the use of objects of intangible cultural heritage, does not claim to be exclusively complete and can be expanded and supplemented, opening up prospects for further research in this direction.

Comprehensive review of sustainable utilization of Arenga obtusifolia Griff. as a food

This review delves into the utilization of non-conventional starch sources through a specific cultural lens, focusing on the practices and significance of Arenga obtusifolia Griff., commonly referred to as the sugar palm, and its derivative product called Tassey. The tassey is widely popular in the Nyishi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh, India, a region renowned for its biodiversity and abundant palm tree varieties, including the sugar palm. Highlighting the multifaceted dimensions of the sugar palm, this review expounds upon Tassey's creation, consumption, and versatile applications. Tassey, a substance extracted from the sugar palm's stem, emerges as a pivotal element of the Nyishi tribe's cultural heritage and sustenance strategies, especially during times of scarcity and natural calamities. This review sheds light on the integral role played by Nyishi women in the cultivation and preparation of tassey, underscoring their vital contribution to upholding this time-honoured practice. Furthermore, the economic ramifications of tassey production and its commercial viability are explored, elucidating its role in bolstering the tribe's livelihood. Extending beyond its dietary role, tassey exhibits a diverse array of applications, spanning from human consumption to its incorporation in the crafting of traditional alcoholic beverages and even as a therapeutic resource for livestock. By offering insights into the profound relationship between the Nyishi tribe and the sugar palm, this review enriches our comprehension of traditional ecological wisdom and sustainable exploitation of resources within a culturally vibrant backdrop. Ultimately, this comprehensive exploration contributes to a nuanced appreciation of the intricate interplay between heritage, environment, and innovation in this distinctive region.