CULTURE & TOURISM
Module 3: Culture & Tourism
Appreciating Culture
Tourists have a variety of ways to experience cultural
tourism like:
 music festivals & events
 architecture
 museums.
 Art
 Food etc.
Appreciating Culture
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Many tourists like to visit a destination to learn
about a past culture.
Museums, art galleries, architecture act as
promoters of culture.
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Ramesses II Temple at Abu Simbel Nubia
southern Egypt UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Traditional Dance in Uganda. As in many African
countries, dance is an important part of
ceremonies and special occasions. Uganda’s
different peoples have their own special dances.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa, UNESCO World Heritage
Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
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The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of
Queensland in northeastern Australia, is the
largest living thing on Earth
Appreciating Culture
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HIGH CULTURE and POP CULTURE.
High culture include attractions like opera, theatres,
museums and architecture.
In contrast, POPULAR (POP) CULTURE attractions
are targeted for the masses.
This can include music, theme parks, festivals, dances
and so on.
Threats to Cultural Sites
 Destruction
of cultural sites—tourists wanting
pieces of Rome’s Coliseum or the Great Barrier
Reef as souvenirs
 Overcrowding
 Vandalism
 Increased crime rates
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Vandals have destroyed prehistoric rock art in lawless southern Libya, endangering a sprawling tableau of
paintings and carvings classified by UNESCO as of "outstanding universal value".
Conservation Programs
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In response to threats against cultural sites, many
programs have been initiated to preserve cultural
and environmental sites.
This is known as HERITAGE CONSERVANCY.
São Paulo – An Owl City That Has Over 2000
Nightclubs
Varanasi – The Spiritual Capital Of India
Barcelona – A City That Speaks Architecture
Dubai – A Skyscraper-City That Is Synonymous With
Luxury
Madrid – A City That Cannot Survive Without
Flamenco
Singapore – A Cuisine Hybrid That Brings Flavors Of
The World Together
Bangkok – A Fantasy Land Of Temples,
Bars, And Buzzing Nightlife
Rome – A City That Oozes Royalty, Romance,
And Ruins
Paris – A place Of Love, Romance, And
Modern Art
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