Intangible Heritage Research Articles

Developing new forms of tourism based on intangible culture heritage and creativity in Egypt

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the need to establish linkages between tourism, intangible cultural heritage and creativity in Egypt and also diversifying tourism through creativity; and to analyze and explain the impact of intangible cultural heritage on tourism experience in Egypt and the opportunities to generate added value from integrating tourism and creativity. It also suggests some practical steps for developing intangible cultural heritage-based tourism models in Egypt.Design/methodology/approachThe paper proposes a conceptual framework for integrating intangible cultural heritage with tourism in Egypt and its impact on tourism experience. To apply this framework, a case study was conducted focused on the tourism experience derived from intangible cultural heritage in Alexandria. The authors collected primary data by directly observing and experiencing tourism in Egypt, providing valuable firsthand experiential data. These observations offered insights into the practical aspects of intangible cultural heritage-based tourism in Egypt. In addition, secondary data sources such as academic research papers, reports and publications related to tourism and intangible cultural heritage experiences were utilized to support and complement the primary data.FindingsFindings suggest the need for a different approach in intangible heritage based tourism promotion and consumption, an approach that may differ from the conventional and typical considerations in cultural tourism planning and management. In addition, findings emphasized that tourism-based intangible heritage in Egypt can be a constructive platform and sustainable tool to promote the country’s rich culture and traditions while providing employment opportunities for the local population.Research limitations/implicationsThis study provides an exploratory overview of integrating intangible heritage with tourism in Egypt, through exploring Egypt’s intangible heritage and proposing a framework of its inclusion, in order to create an intangible cultural heritage tourism experience. However, the proposed framework and packages should be analyzed and examined on the ground through the heritage, administrative, social and tourist aspects of the destination, to assess the viability of the study.Practical implicationsThe practical implications of this study should be addressed to the decision makers working on management action plans in tourist destinations in Egypt, such as site mangers as well as tour operators. It could contribute to adopting a new approach in developing and implementing a mutually beneficial partnership between intangible heritage and tourism in Egypt.Originality/valueIt is the first study that presents practical steps to develop new models for linking intangible heritage to tourism in Egypt.

Marketing Strategy on Heritage Manuaba Royal Palace Tourist Attraction in Kenderan Tourism Village, Bali

The Manuaba Royal Palace is one of the heritage tourist attractions that has cultural heritage, building architecture, and artifact collections with historical value; however, to date, this tourist destination has not been optimal in presenting tourists to be able to visit this region, so a comprehensive and measurable marketing strategy is needed to accelerate its development. This study aimed to analyze marketing strategies for the heritage tourist attraction of the Manuaba Royal Palace in the Kenderan Tourism Village, Bali. A mixed method research design was used by conducting interviews with the managers of as many as 30 Manuaba Royal Palace tourist destinations who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data obtained were analyzed using IFAS, EFAS, and SWOT matrices and are presented descriptively. The results show that the Manuaba Royal Palace has implemented the 7P marketing mix strategy, currently in Quadrant I (a very favorable situation because it has great opportunities to demonstrate internal strength) and S<O (the direction of Manuaba Royal Pae's policy in growth strategy conditions). The current focus and marketing strategy includes developing technology-based historical courses accompanied by the use of social media, presenting information related to intangible cultural heritage, and guiding tourists more massively by providing exclusive packages for booking heritage tourism online. In the future, it is important to maximize the marketing strategies used to increase the number of visits and to be more competitive in the tourism industry.

Research on the Innovative Design of "Pan Wang Seal" Pattern of Yao Nationality in Northern Guangdong

As one of the national intangible cultural heritages, "Panwang Seal" pattern is a typical symbol of Yao nationality. It has various forms, bright colors and profound cultural connotation. It has special decorative significance and high research value. It is of great significance to persist, develop and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of Yao nationality by deeply exploring the connotation and style characteristics of Yao nationality's "Panwang seal" pattern in northern Guangdong. "Panwang Seal" pattern provides rich materials and inspiration for modern pattern design, and researches and develops the patterns of Yao nationality in northern Guangdong, while protecting and spreading the national culture.

Cultural heritage and urban morphology: land use transformation in ‘Kumbh Mela’ of Prayagraj, India

A Hindu pilgrimage site where millions of people gather to seek solutions to problems related to everyday life, the “Kumbh Mela” is recognised as one of India’s intangible cultural heritages. The site of the observance rotates between four cities, Haridwar, Ujjain, Nashik and Prayagraj. The infrastructure and services in the city that is hosting such a gathering undergo numerous changes as a result of the sizeable gathering. The goal of the study is to monitor the changes in Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) in the city of Prayagraj before and after the “Kumbh Mela” and to evaluate the effect on infrastructure changes in the citry. Analyzing the changes that such pilgrimages and events bring about in cities are fascinating. In 2019, the city of Prayagraj hosted the “Kumbh”, hence, Pre-Kumbh (2016), Kumbh (2019), and Post-Kumbh (2022) phases were taken under consideration for LULC change assessment. Supervised classification was conducted using Maximum Likelihood Classifier to prepare LULC maps. It was observed that urbanisation has significantly increased at the expense of vegetation, fallow land, and agricultural land. The success of the local agroforestry policy and plantation drive is demonstrated by the interesting increase in vegetation that has been observed. The construction of a civil airport, the widening of existing roads, the installation of new railroad tracks, and the adornment of roundabouts on existing roads are the major infrastructure changes. The findings offer fresh insights of increasing urban infrastructure from a cultural perspective. The findings will aid in better planning and policy development for the resilient and sustainable infrastructure, as well as in the development of a long-term strategy for the temporary habitation in the “Kumbh” area of such cities.

“It's purely mutual respect”: Cross‐cultural taboos and the everyday reproduction of Singaporean nationalism

AbstractWhile differences often threaten ethnonationalist projects, the Singaporean state has rendered a particular configuration of racial‐religious diversity constitutive of nationalism in the city‐state. In this paper, we approach nationalism through an often‐overlooked avenue: intangible heritage such as everyday myths, customs, and taboos. A total of 150 interviews were conducted in three neighbourhoods in Singapore, where guided conversations were conducted regarding common customs, myths, and taboos in individuals’ families and communities. We found that respondents imagined their (state‐designated) racial‐religious groups as communities of shared customs, while also demonstrating familiarity, even deference, to the customs of other groups. However, this intimacy with other groups’ practices did not undermine the integrity of respondents’ own group identity, since they remained committed to their cultural practices as embodying ancient and useful – even “scientific” – knowledge. The data thus showed that citizens are deeply reflexive about the nature, origins, and justification of the practices they undertake. This domain of everyday practices was neither simply defined into being by the state, nor is it some heroic realm of defiance: instead, it is one where people display creativity and agency in making sense of cherished cultural similarities and differences, all while using state‐prescribed categories as resources for their meaning‐making.

Refugee Protection through Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Home Country and Refugee Journey

Abstract The legal literature on refugee cultural heritage is limited, and cultural rights are part of the law that appropriately addresses refugee cultural heritage issues. Cultural heritage is integral to the definition of refugees; refugee protection must include safeguarding refugee cultural heritage.1 This Article reviews international law around refugees’ intangible cultural heritage, which incorporates refugee relationships with their tangible cultural heritage.2 It also frames the discussion around refugee intangible cultural heritage in a holistic paradigm that consolidates “refugee home heritage” (refugee intangible cultural heritage of home country) and “refuge heritage” (refugee intangible cultural heritage of refugee journey from persecution or conflict to resettlement or return). The Article finds that, whereas the international law framework lays the groundwork for such a holistic paradigm, international and national laws and state policy approaches must be reformed to achieve refugee protection in line with international obligations.

FCTNet: Fusion of 3D CNN and transformer dance action recognition network

Folk dance is an important intangible cultural heritage in China. In the environment where movement recognition technology is widely used, there is still no research field on the protection and inheritance of folk dance culture. In order to better protect and inherit the minority dance, screening the typical movements of 5 types of minority dance, through the dance video frame processing, obtain the key movements of 19 class dance sequence, build the national dance typical action data set, put forward a 3D CNN fusion Transformer national dance recognition network model (FCTNet), the recognition rate of 96.7% in the experiment. The results show that the construction method of the folk dance data set is reasonable, the identification model has good performance for the classification of folk dance, and can effectively identify and record the folk dance movements, which also makes new contributions to the digital protection of folk dance.

PRESERVING AND EXPANDING OLYMPIC SPORT HERITAGE: EXAMINING THE "PAGER" FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Objective. This review aims to investigate literature on the heritage of Olympic sport participation from 2000 to 2023 in order to assess the advancement of consistency and achievements from participation in Olympic sports.
 Methodology. The bibliosemantic method was used to clarify the state of the problem, study the analysis of the results of previous scientific research based on printed literature and electronic sources. This review study analysed broad sections including the demographic dimension, the social dimension and the intervention process. Five main research themes were summarised from these three broad sections using the PAGER system.
 Results. After the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Chinese officials declared that the goal of "attracting 300 million people to play sports on ice and snow" had been achieved. Historically, the London 2012 Olympic Games had a similar goal: to increase participation in sports for all through the hosting the Olympic Games. Given the goals highlighted, the impact of the Olympic Games on sport participation has certainly been significant. This impact can be called the heritage of Olympic sport, the intangible heritage of the Olympics. This has attracted the attention of many researchers in the academic field in recent years.
 Unlike previous reviews of sport heritage, this review applies the Patterns, Advances, Gaps, Evidence of Practice, and Research Recommendations (PAGER) framework in the stage of result analysis to enhance the quality of the findings. Numerous related studies have been studied in this review, and their scope ranges from the study of state sports policy to the impact of social, economic and cultural policies on the heritage of participation in Olympic sports.
 Conclusion. Current research, as reviewed here, tends to prioritize phenomenological descriptions and recommendations for future planning in Olympic sports. Notably, considerable progress has been made in this area. Several studies highlight the importance of collaboration and long-term planning between various government agencies and stakeholders for achieving success in Olympic sports and realizing their lasting social, cultural, and political impact.

Inheritance of Intangible Culture Based on Wireless Communication Network in College Dance Teaching

Intangible cultural heritage is an important part of Chinese excellent traditional culture, and college dance teaching is paid more attention by researchers of physical education and computer technology. In order to help the inheritance and development of non-legacy culture in college dance teaching, this paper analyzes the influencing factors of wireless communication network in college dance teaching, constructs an interactive platform for non-legacy digital dance teaching based on wireless communication network technology, and applies it in the dance teaching process of a university in Henan province to highlight the role of wireless communication technology in dance teaching. The results show that the interactive platform can effectively reduce teachers' physical energy consumption and has certain reliability and practicality. Through artificial intelligence algorithm, the traditional dance teaching method has been changed, and a new exploration of non-legacy dance teaching has been realized.

Investigation on the Present Situation of Music Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia

The protection of intangible cultural heritage (referred to as "intangible heritage") is an idea put forward by UNESCO to protect human cultural diversity in order to safeguard the overall value and long-term interests of mankind. Chinese excellent traditional culture is profound and varied, among which music is an important part of Chinese excellent traditional culture. There are four intangible music projects in Bayannur City, Inner Mongolia, but the overall level of inheritance and development is not high. The main problems are: the inheritors are seriously aging; The innovation level of "works" is low; Insufficient publicity and promotion, not closely integrated with the development of the times and the economy and society. Based on this, this paper puts forward several specific paths to promote the inheritance and development of music Intangible Cultural Heritage projects in this area: vigorously cultivate inheritors and support performance groups; Create new tracks that adapt to the development of the times; Use the modern Internet to publicize from the media platform and gradually realize digital preservation; Local colleges and universities should undertake the responsibility of "intangible heritage" protection and inheritance.

Intangible Cultural Heritage Course Design in the Digital Age and Its Effects of Interdisciplinary Workshop

This study demonstrates a new intangible cultural heritage (ICH) design course and its effectiveness of interdisciplinary teams with digital technology beyond conventional single-disciplinary teams. A design guideline for ICH was built on the basis of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory (EST). Then, an evaluation standard involving five criteria (culture fit, creativity, aesthetics, experientiality, diversity) was established. Thirty students participated in the course and were divided into four teams of two types as follows: two interdisciplinary teams consisting of students from different backgrounds and two single-disciplinary teams consisting of students from the visual communication department. Experts assessed the design works and design process of the four teams according to the evaluation criteria as follows: (1) there are differences in the application of the ICH design guideline between the interdisciplinary approach with digital technology and the conventional teaching method, and (2) the ICH design course positively affects the five criteria. The interdisciplinary approach with digital technology in ICH design is more likely to stimulate students’ creativity. These findings emphasize the importance of new ICH design courses and provide insights for future design educators.

Religious Inclusiveness and the Medieval Sindhi Sufi Poetry: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Sindh

Cultural heritage in a given society may take the form of both tangible and intangible manifestations. Concerning Sufism in Sindh, manifestations of tangible cultural heritage may include Sufi shrine complexes, sites of meditation and dwellings, Sufi relics, and artifacts of devotion. In contrast, intangible cultural heritage may include, inter alia, Sufi traditions, literary productions, music and dance, festivals, and Sufi ethos. The rich Sufi ethos of multi-ethnic and multi-religious medieval Sindhi society was informed by varied socio-historical traditions. The Sufis of Sindh composed vernacular poetry encompassing the theme of religious inclusiveness and pluralistic accommodation, squarely in line with the eclecticism of the region's religious landscape. It freely imbibed elements from varied local cultural traditions. Sufi poetry, together with centuries-old Sufi practices, allowed fluidity of religious affiliation and created a space where religious identities became inextricably intertwined. However, these identities were communalized and rigidified in colonial and post-colonial periods. Recent years have unfortunately witnessed the growing menace of religious radicalization, considerably undermining the Sufi ethos. The situation calls for devising a coherent strategy to cope with religious radicalization to reclaim and preserve the tolerant cultural heritage of the region.

A study of the effects of different animations on germane cognitive load during intangible cultural heritage instruction

A study of the effects of different animations on germane cognitive load during intangible cultural heritage instruction

Hermeneutics of Memory for Tourist Promotion: An Upcycling Process of Spanish Civil War Air Raid Shelters

This study delves into the transformative role of air-raid shelters from the Spanish Civil War in Alicante, Spain, highlighting their significance in the recovery and preservation of intangible heritage. Through a detailed hermeneutic analysis based on interviews and existing research, the investigation explores the shelters’ contribution to cultural identity, memory, and sustainable urban development. It reveals how the hermeneutics of memory, applied via a rigorous scientific approach, serves as a vital tool for justifying, rehabilitating, and planning these historical sites for tourism aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. The rehabilitation of these shelters not only acts as a conservation effort but also as a means to promote cultural tourism enhancing Alicante’s cultural and tourist offerings. The study underscores the shelters’ dual role as educational resources and tourist attractions, facilitating a deeper understanding and connection with the past, and fostering community development and sustainability.

The Innovative Application of Hubei Shadow Play Art in Literary and Creative Stationery

Hubei shadow play art, as a national intangible cultural heritage, has a long history and unique artistic charm. This study focuses on the innovative application of this art form in the emerging cultural and creative stationery industry, and analyzes its current situation in the contemporary cultural and creative field as well as the problems and challenges it faces. By extracting the classic elements of Hubei shadow play art, combined with modern design and production technology, this paper explores the innovative transformation mode and market feedback of shadow play art in cultural and creative products, and examines the balance between cultural protection and commercial innovation. In addition, in view of the dilemma of market competition and brand building, this study puts forward the strategy of industrial transformation and upgrading, and emphasizes the importance of strengthening the cultivation of cultural and creative talents and international exchanges and cooperation. The results of this research not only provide theoretical guidance for the inheritance and innovation of Hubei shadow play art, but also contribute new experience and perspective to the development of cultural and creative industry.

A REVIEW OF THE CULTURAL LEVELS OF THE ARTISTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF YANGJIABU NEW YEAR WOODCUT PRINTS

YangJiaBu New Year woodcut prints, integral to China's intangible cultural heritage, encapsulate the nation's rich folk traditions and artistic expressions. This study investigates their evolving cultural significance in the context of global cultural shifts. It adopts the method of literature analysis to explore in depth the inheritance and innovative application of these prints, offering insights into their historical background, development patterns, and cultural values. The research draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to articulate the cultural evolution of these prints and their implications for cultural attributes, artistic aesthetics, and innovation direction. The YangJiaBu prints, embodying traditional Chinese culture's ethos, have undergone significant transformations across dynasties, reflecting the changing societal values and aspirations. This paper presents a tiered analysis using cultural genetics and cultural level theories, examining the prints' role in enhancing social connections and individual life experiences. It emphasizes their potential in design innovation, cultural heritage preservation, and fostering societal progress. The study also explores the interplay between art and technology, proposing a systematic design paradigm to integrate traditional culture into modern contexts. This synopsis retraces YangJiaBu prints' historical and cultural journey, highlighting their potential to enrich modern design and cultural innovation.

Shaanbei Cloth Art—A Pioneer of Non-Heritage Cultural Creation for College Students

Shanbei Cloth Art is one of the representatives of folk handicrafts in Sanqin Land, a unique folk handicraft in northern Shaanxi, which mainly uses cloth, silk and satin as the main raw materials. It usually aims to express the beautiful aspirations of folk life and convey the meaning of life fullness. And one of the most distinctive when it comes to a series of tiger shoes products, tiger shoes production techniques as early as some years ago has been included in China’s intangible cultural heritage, since the “Dictionary” on the “tiger shoes” interpretation for: the end of the Qing Dynasty, women in the Palace of the women’s embroidered shoes, which are embroidered with a first head, called the tiger head shoes.

The Contemporary Transmission Methods and Education of Chinese Jinghe Opera to Address Current Challenges in Hubei Province

The objective of this qualitative research study is to analyze the contemporary transmission methods and educational approaches employed in preserving and revitalizing Chinese Jinghe opera to address current challenges in Hubei Province. The research site, Jingzhou City in Hubei Province, serves as the backdrop for exploring this multifaceted cultural heritage. Nine key informants, including scholars, practitioners, and community members, provide diverse perspectives on Jinghe Opera and its transmission. Semi-structured interviews serve as the basis for data collection, and thematic analysis follows to reveal recurring themes and patterns. The study reveals the historical significance of Jinghe Opera, its evolution, and the critical roles of supporting institutions, such as the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center and Yangtze University. Challenges facing Jinghe Opera, such as a shortage of original works and an aging transmission workforce, are discussed. Proposed solutions include fostering creativity, modernizing education, and establishing institutional support. This research contributes to the broader discourse on cultural heritage preservation and demonstrates the resilience of traditional art forms in a changing cultural landscape.

The Application Practice of Acupuncture Boneless Lanterns in Modern Brands

In the century when the oriental style is hot, the application of Chinese elements in visual design is increasing rapidly. Whether it is the need of consumers to pursue "cultural individuality" or the urgent requirement to promote and protect the national traditional culture, the integration of Chinese traditional culture is undoubtedly the next hot trend. The Chinese national culture is broad and profound, with many wonderful cultural and artistic treasures. Flower lantern is one of the traditional folk crafts in ancient China. Quanzhou flower lantern has unique craft characteristics, long history and rich cultural connotation, and is also a national intangible cultural heritage protection project. The main research object of this paper is based on the artistic characteristics of "needled boneless lantern". Through literature analysis, induction and extraction, design practice and other methods, this paper extracts and analyzes its historical and cultural connotation, art form appreciation, traditional pattern technology, and combines it with modern technology to explore and summarize, feel the unique charm of oriental culture, and form a diversified collision between traditional handicraft culture and modern brand design.

Research on the Dissemination Pathways of Lvju in Education

Intangible cultural heritage Lvju has gained attention at both national and local levels. However, the significant transformations brought about by the development of social informatization have posed challenges such as an aging pool of inheritors, difficulties in promotion and dissemination, and a decrease in the audience base for Lvju. This paper employs literature review, case analysis, and comparative methods to analyze and consolidate strategies for promoting the dissemination and development of Lvju through educational and teaching approaches. The analysis is conducted from three perspectives: integration into school education, promotion of local culture, school art groups engaging with the public, and the fusion of Lvju culture with digital media and design disciplines in higher education. The aim is to explore measures within the realm of education and teaching that facilitate the promotion and development of Lvju, ultimately contributing to the preservation and protection of Lvju.