UNESCO World Heritage Sites: shared shrines or contested sanctuaries? The case of the Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang, Laos

Bear, L. M.; Avieli, Nir; Feldman, Jackie

doi:10.1080/1743873x.2020.1759609

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“…As in the examples given by Bear et al (2021) in the case of Luang Prabang's (Laos); or by Laing et al (2014), in the case of the Chinese heritage precinct in Bendingo (Australia), which, while significant historically and an extraordinary cultural value, they are under-equipped with minimal signage and interpretation and location on the fringe of the main city center (Laing et al , 2014).…”

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“…The dramatic increase in international tourism has gone hand in hand with the growing emergence and involvement of international institutions for heritage conservation. By far the most influential is UNESCO's World Heritage Centre (Bear et al, 2021). Certain 20th concrete-based modernist properties are protected and considered as cultural heritage, such as The Centennial Hall (Wroclaw), listed as a UNESCO's World Heritage Site in 2006.…”

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Social appreciation for the improvement of tourism management of 20th-century heritage: a methodological proposal

Ramírez-Guerrero¹,

Onetti

Ruiz

et al. 2021

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Purpose This paper attempts to fill the gap that exists in research regarding 20th-century heritage and its social appreciation. The purpose of this paper is to explore different ways of evaluating the heritage value and tourism potential and to propose an innovative model validated in the Zarzuela Hippodrome as an example of cultural asset from 20th century with important economic, social, cultural, aesthetic and architectural aspects. Design/methodology/approach This study opted for an interpretation of heritage from an ecosystem, integrating and global paradigm, understanding the asset as a set of resources that interact with each other, generating a common and enriched tourist experience among all the elements that make it up. From this perspective, it is conceived that by modifying one of the elements, the whole (tourist) ecosystem will be equally influenced. On the other side, it was incorporated non-parametric techniques based on the implementation of surveys for the validation of the tool to the case study of the Zarzuela hippodrome. Findings The results suggest that the hippodrome's internal values have been evaluated very positively, while its external values are low. Through this study, the paper has identified several weaknesses that impede its functioning as a viable “tourist product.” The distance from the city center, the lack of available information and the scarce diffusion and tourism promotion are its main weaknesses. The proposed analysis tool reveals the importance of the active participation of visitors to evaluate cultural assets through the combination of aspects related to the conservation of cultural assets and, in turn, elements that encourage their commodification as tourist products, break down barriers between these two disciplines. Research limitations/implications The management tool proposed in this study can be used to underpin the creation of tourism experiences in cultural or heritage assets by diagnosing the current state of its tourist potential, quantifying its value in relation to the visitors’ perception and making visible those problematic aspects to develop actions to solve them. Although the present study is support for future research, as well as for improving the marketing of heritage in tourist settings, an in-depth analysis of the technical elements of heritage, as well as of its intervention (if applicable), will be necessary for the managers who want to use the tool. Social implications One of the most differentiating characteristics between the construction typology of 20th-century historical buildings is perhaps the scarcity of decorative ornamentation, with exposed concrete being the main surface coating. Many of these constructions have an important cultural and historical relevance, however, the social perception, as regards its consideration as architectural and artistic heritage seems to reflect discordant aspects. This study provides support as a decision-making tool to determine the existing valuation of a building and how to enhance it. Originality/value This study takes steps toward the creation of a model that supports decision-makers and owners of cultural assets through a measurement system that makes it possible to quantify and determine the current state of tourism use through the social evaluation of heritage criteria. It defines which are the elements that favor the resilience of the property or, on the contrary, which are those that undermine its enhancement.

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Social appreciation for the improvement of tourism management of 20th-century heritage: a methodological proposal

Ramírez-Guerrero¹,

Onetti

Ruiz

et al. 2021

IJCTHR

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“…Prior study in cultural heritage tourism has been conducted on several aspects of interest. To name few: cultural tourism (Richards, 2018;Van der Ark & Richards, 2006) tourist wellbeing (Dolnicar, Yanamandram & Cliff, 2012;McCabe & Johnson, 2013); digital heritage tourism (Bapiri, Esfandiar & Seyfi, 2020;Bear, Avieli & Feldman, 2020;Fusté-Forné, 2019;Lew et al, 2020;. Meanwhile, a small number of studies research satisfaction on heritage tourism (Crespi-Vallbona, 2020;Liro, 2020), especially on post-COVID tourist (Crossley, 2020;Gössling et al, 2020;Halder & Sarda, 2021;Nepal, 2020).…”

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Does the Tourist’s Profile Matter? Perceptions and Opinions About the Fiesta De Los Patios in Cordoba, Spain

Sánchez

Prieto

et al. 2022

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This research aims to determine the differences and similarities in perceptions, experiences, satisfaction, and behaviour intention of travellers who engage with, and appreciate Intangible Cultural Heritage, according to the sociodemographic profile of these travellers. Literature concerning Intangible Cultural Heritage tourists’ profile is still scarce, being important for World Heritage Site destinations or places with Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition to identify the tourists attracted by culture and heritage. Thus, the work presented intend to cover the gap identified in this sense, taking as reference the results obtained from fieldwork consisting of a structured questionnaire which was administered to a representative sample of tourists who participated in the Fiesta de los Patios event in Cordoba (Spain), which is recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage asset. Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests are used to compare groups of the sample according to the sociodemographic profile of the tourists, revealing statistical differences among these groups. The results enable us to analyse the post-COVID tourist, and determine to what extent they are satisfied with the new worldwide situation. This research could be useful both to public agents of tourism promotion and private businesses, whose target audience are tourists attending this type of event. The research unpacks the profile of the visitor, relating their gender, age, educational level, and income to their experiences, perceptions, satisfaction, and behaviour intention. This enables the tourist offer to be adapted, making it more attractive to the potential client.

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“…Like any faith, it also provides a dose of enchantment, and a tendency towards the emotional and the devotional (Lowenthal 1996, p. 2). Hence, places that are both sites of heritagization and religious devotion may be conceptualized as shared shrines or as contested sanctuaries (Bear et al 2020).…”

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How Can You Know the Bible and Not Believe in Our Lord? Guiding Pilgrims across the Jewish–Christian Divide

Feldman

2020

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Drawing on auto-ethnographic descriptions from four decades of my own work as a Jewish guide for Christian Holy Land pilgrims, I examine how overlapping faiths are expressed in guide–group exchanges at Biblical sites on Evangelical pilgrimages. I outline several faith interactions: Between reading the Bible as an affirmation of Christian faith or as a legitimation of Israeli heritage, between commitments to missionary Evangelical Christianity and to Judaism, between Evangelical practice and those of other Christian groups at holy sites, and between faith-based certainties and scientific skepticism. These encounters are both limited and enabled by the frames of the pilgrimage: The environmental bubble of the guided tour, the Christian orientations and activities in the itinerary, and the power relations of hosts and guests. Yet, unplanned encounters with religious others in the charged Biblical landscape offer new opportunities for reflection on previously held truths and commitments. I conclude by suggesting that Holy Land guided pilgrimages may broaden religious horizons by offering an interreligious model of faith experience based on encounters with the other.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites: shared shrines or contested sanctuaries? The case of the Buddhist temples of Luang Prabang, Laos

Cited by 11 publications

References 26 publications

Social appreciation for the improvement of tourism management of 20th-century heritage: a methodological proposal

Social appreciation for the improvement of tourism management of 20th-century heritage: a methodological proposal

Does the Tourist’s Profile Matter? Perceptions and Opinions About the Fiesta De Los Patios in Cordoba, Spain

How Can You Know the Bible and Not Believe in Our Lord? Guiding Pilgrims across the Jewish–Christian Divide

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