Query: tangible cultural ayta

title: Preservation of Indigenous Culture of Bataan through an Ayta Magbukon School of Living Tradition (SLT) Program
abstract: The UNESCO declares that there are two approaches to preserve cultural heritage: one is to record it in tangible form and conserve it in an archive; the other is to preserve it in a living form by ensuring its transmission to the next generations. The establishment of SLT is in response to the second approach. This undertaking focuses on the transmission of indigenous knowledge (IK) to the young. It aims to encourage culture specialists to continue with their own work and train younger people to take place in the future. In order to preserve the Ayta Magbukon indigenous culture, the oral literature, traditional skills that included traditional dances, songs, chanting, traditional cooking and traditional medicines were documented using ethnographic approach as the method of collecting data and information. These data was presented again to the cultural masters for validation using the triangulation approach. Results show the significance of this data in the SLT Program in the transmission of the Ayta Magbukon indigenous culture to the young. The program will achieve its goals of culture preservation and the continuation of their wisdom from generation to generation as long as this kind of undertaking will have continuity even without outside intervention. Normal 0 false false false EN US X NONE X NONE Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable {mso style name:"Table Normal" mso tstyle rowband size:0; mso tstyle colband size:0; mso style noshow:yes; mso style priority:99; mso style qformat:yes; mso style parent:" mso padding alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso para margin:0in; mso para margin bottom:.0001pt; mso pagination:widow orphan; font size:11.0pt; font family:"Calibri""sans serif" mso ascii font family:Calibri; mso ascii theme font:minor latin; mso fareast font family:"Times New Roman" mso fareast theme font:minor fareast; mso hansi font family:Calibri; mso hansi theme font:minor latin; mso bidi font family:"Times New Roman" mso bidi theme font:minor bidi;

title: Data Model for Registered Tangible Cultural Properties Using Linked Data
abstract: National registered tangible cultural properties complement important cultural properties and are widely protected under less strict regulations. In recent years, it is expected that cultural properties will be used for local tourism and town planning. In this case, an effective cultural property database is required. However, the current database of nationally designated cultural properties is mainly for the purpose of preserving cultural properties, and there are problems such as overlapping names and addresses. Therefore, it is not an effective means for utilizing cultural properties. In this study, we propose a method to describe the information of a registered tangible cultural property building to improve the convenience of its use. In the construction, cooperation data was carried out by utilizing Infrastructure for Multilayer Interoperability (IMI) Common Vocabulary. We applied the information of the national cultural properties database to the data model, and examined its applicability. As a result, this method solved the problem of overlapping the names and addresses of cultural properties. In addition, the possibility of utilizing cultural property buildings expanded by making the data structure into linked data.

title: A Study on Publicize Method in Special Visiting of Registered Tangible Cultural Properties
abstract: Cultural properties are important for learning the historical landscape and architectural style of the country, and conservation activities are being promoted in various parts of the world. In recent years, attempts have been made to preserve these cultural properties and utilize them as tourism resources. The purpose of this study is to examine the issue of publicity for the use of registered tangible cultural properties as tourism resources. Therefore, 50 registered tangible cultural properties of Aichi Prefecture were specially opened to the public and questionnaires were given to visitors and cultural property owners. As a result, it was found that current public relations activities are mainly leaflets and posters, and visitors from the neighborhood account for 75.6% of the total, indicating that public relations activities are not conducted in a wide range of fields. In order to utilize registered tangible cultural properties as local tourism resources in the future, it was shown that it was necessary to develop a method widely publicize to people interested in cultural properties.

title: Generating a virtual tour for the preservation of the (in)tangible cultural heritage of Tampines Chinese Temple in Singapore
abstract: There is a growing use of digital and visualisation technologies in the documentation and preservation of cultural heritage sites. Using the Tampines Chinese Temple in Singapore as a case study, this paper presents a detailed methodological framework to create virtual tours for the preservation of both the physical built environment and intangible historical and sociocultural elements within the space of cultural heritage sites. Tangible data used in the creation of the virtual tour produced for the temple comprise spherical images collected via a 360deg camera and two dimensional (2D) high resolution images obtained via a digital single lens reflex camera. The tour also showcases intangible aspects of the temples cultural heritage, derived from references made to multiple sources, namely interviews with personnel involved in the management of heritage sites (e.g. the temple secretary) as well as historical archives (e.g. National Archives of Singapore and publications produced by the temple) In so doing, this paper promotes the importance of incorporating intangible elements of cultural heritage sites into a unified interface. This method is advantageous as the relatively low pricing of the chosen software, and the use of a 360deg camera and digital single lens reflex camera enhances accessibility for heritage practitioners and facilitate future applications.

title: Development of Expert System for the Selection of 3D Digitization Method in Tangible Cultural Heritage
abstract: Selection of an appropriate 3D digitization method in the field of cultural heritage represents a big challenge, especially for non expert users, such as conservators, art historians, archaeologists etc. Considering the above, the aim of this paper is to develop an expert system for the selection of 3D digitization method, which is the tool for suggesting for the most acceptable 3D digitization method for any individual cultural heritage object. The development of the expert system was presented through the analysis of its components, i.e. main modules user interface, database and knowledge base. This expert system was based on different parameters defined through theoretical methodological analysis of representative tangible cultural heritage objects. The database contains technical specifications of various 3D digitization methods, devices, and additional equipment available on market, while the knowledge base defines their limitations. The expert selection system requires as input information details about the cultural heritage object and the end user requirements. During the evaluation phase through the case studies, the system proposed satisfactory solutions depending on the entered input data.

title: Built attractions: Developing tangible cultural heritage resources for tourism development in Sukur kingdom, Nigeria
abstract: Tangible cultural heritage resources in the Sukur Kingdom is an expression of the peoples' way of life exemplified in historical buildings, monuments, works of arts and artifacts. These resources are capable of attracting and holding tourists spellbound as obtained in parts of the world where built attractions are harnessed for tourism purposes. Sukur Kingdom's built attractions are unharnessed, and the community wallows in abject poverty. This study x rays Sukur tangible cultural heritage resources that constitute built attractions and examines how best to harness them for tourism purposes. In depth interviews and key informants' interviews were two ethnographic research instruments used to elicit useful information from respondents. Data collected were adequately analyzed descriptively. The paper, therefore, argues that if Sukur built attractions are harnessed for tourism, it will create job opportunity, improve the living standard of the host community, conserve tangible cultural heritage resources, among others; thus, alleviating poverty in the Sukur Kingdom.

title: Conceptualising the Relationship Between Tangible Cultural Heritage and the Tourism Market
abstract: The conceptualization model of the relationship between tangible cultural heritage (TCH) and the tourism market is largely determined by the complexity of the tourism market itself, the number and the complexity of the relations between the stakeholders involved in the cultural heritage management (CHM) and tourism destination management, the legislative framework and the government policies which both the stimulation of tourism activities and preservation and management of cultural heritage relies upon and the characteristics and value of tangible cultural heritage. Government policies and legislation determine the balance in the allocation of power within such relationships. Furthermore, the relationship between tourism supply side stakeholders and CMH take on different forms and move between dichotomies of co operation and conflict. The stakeholders in such relationships are numerous and diverse, which adds to the dynamics of interaction and, consequently, to its complexity. The relations between stakeholders are made additionally complex by the characteristics of TCH as a pure or mixed public good where competition in consumption may or may not exist. Based on different forms of cultural heritage, there are different levels of excludability. The model is applicable in the domain of tourist attraction management as well as tourism destination planning.

title: Sustainable financial management of tangible cultural heritage sites
abstract: PurposeThere are many threats to cultural heritage including armed conflict and natural disasters such as earthquakes, fire and flooding. It is understandable that these dramatic events frequently capture the world's attention. However, a far more considerable danger is inadequate management a lack of financial resources to conduct continuous conservation and maintenance. The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of the current state of financial sustainability at a limited selection set of tangible immovable cultural heritage sites and investigate why this critical aspect is deficient. Case studies have been identified where management improved, and a level of financial sustainability is achieved. improve the conservation of tangible immovable cultural heritage sites, a specific definition of financial sustainability is required, which significantly differs from the management of for profit activities and even other non profit cultural institutions such as museums, and takes into account the special requirements for conservation and education, additional values, site access and the wide variety of places that range from archaeological sites to single structures. The methodology began with researching the definition of financial sustainability from non profit institutions then refining through the application it to a defined and limited selection set of World Heritage properties. World Heritage properties were selected, given the wealth of data readily available. Following this larger selection, several evaluation case studies were selected for further investigation including an analysis of the management circumstances and how greater financial sustainability was achieved. The investigation initially relied on secondary sources including academic articles, thesis, management plans, nomination dossiers, reactive monitoring mission reports, newspaper articles, periodic reporting and required State of Conservation Reports. The case study investigation relied on primary sources including observational site visits and interviews using an informal questionnaire. Findings were later verified by follow up interviews. research led to a definition of financial sustainability specifically for tangible cultural heritage sites that included five components, namely, management planning, revenue identification, expenditure analysis, administration and strategic planning, and, most importantly, alignment and support of cultural, educational and conservation mission. A majority of World Heritage properties in this study fall short of this definition of financial sustainability and do not sufficiently address this issue. Research revealed that there is a need for more dialogue with informed data on the financial aspects of managing tangible cultural heritage sites as most locations studied are not able to efficiently manage funds or take full advantage of possible opportunities. However, a few sites have achieved greater financial sustainability. The research describes the identified five critical circumstances in further defining financial sustainability: a conducive and open planning environment, knowledge and education, positive perceptions concerning the importance of finance, managerial autonomy and public interest. These circumstances permitted better management of existing funding and an environment for innovation. limitations during the initial study included a hesitation or unwillingness to discuss financial details, a general lack of statistics, a lack of knowledge related to finance, a prejudice against the topic and a concern over the commodification of cultural heritage. However, as the case studies identified achieved greater financial sustainability, this was less of a limitation. Additional limitations included the necessity to conduct interviews via telephone and in European languages, English, Spanish and Italian. The final limitation was that this study only focused on single tangible cultural heritage sites and excluded larger sites such as entire cities and intangible or movable cultural heritage.Practical implicationsThe circumstances, which comprise the definition, identified during the research lead to a number of possibilities for improving the financial sustainability. The first is not to place emphasis on a management plan but in fostering an environment that encourages financial planning. The second circumstance is to improve the knowledge and education of finance for site managers. Third, a positive perception of finance, standard business practice and surplus generating activities must occur. Fourth, financial management must be devolved to individual sites. Finally, the public must be involved to ensure financial sustainability. There must be initiatives to frequently include the local community and encourage participation.Social implicationsMost cultural heritage sites are financially dependent upon the state, and this will likely continue, but it is improbable to expect full financial support ad infinitum. Overdependence on highly variable top down funding leaves cultural heritage vulnerable and open to uncertainty. While it is unrealistic to expect most sites to become financially self sufficient or that managers will suddenly become entrepreneurs, it is reasonable to expect some improvement. The goal should not be to create a business from cultural heritage but to improve financial management for greater sustainability. Financially sustainability ensures that sites are conserved and maintained for future generations.valueThe need to preserve cultural heritage is widely recognized by many different segments of society. However, the availability of financial resources to sustain conservation is often deficient or overlooked. Without taking measures for continued financial support, tangible cultural heritage is at risk as preventive maintenance is ignored and essential personnel and their skills are lost. Commodification of cultural heritage is of great concern and, when used as a means of generating income, it can compromise other values. Thus, a critical balancing act must be achieved by those who care about the historic, aesthetic and scientific values.

title: Creating tangible interactions with cultural heritage: lessons learned from a large scale, long term co design project
abstract: We reflect on the process, outcomes and value generated by applying co design to a large scale, long term (4 years) collaboration involving designers, developers and cultural heritage professionals, with the goal of creating a platform for the realisation of tangible interactive installations. The project was pioneering in establishing and sustaining co design for the introduction of sector changing technology into the museum domain. We gathered extensive data about the co design process itself, including interviews investigating the participants' experiences and the impact on their practices. The paper provides insights from such case study, particularly with respect to value co creation.

title: A Framework for Semantic Interoperability in 3D Tangible Cultural Heritage in Taiwan
abstract: Cultural heritage (CH) preservation and management play vital roles in conserving valuable properties and facilitating relevant historical studies on a country. The advanced technologies developed for CH preservation and management in recent years have made CH digitalization and documentation easy and have generated tremendous amounts of data for a wide range of applications. However, a great focus remains on the large amount of CH data, particularly on CH semantic interoperability, because various standards or schemas are applied during data generation. To achieve 3D CH semantic interoperability, this study proposes and comprehensively discusses an ontology based approach for 3D tangible CH that includes 3D models, metadata, and their restoration information in the entire life cycle of the building information model (BIM) A tangible cultural heritage ontology is developed based on a top level ontology, namely, the CIDOC conceptual reference model (CRM) for heritage information, metadata, and restoration. Access is achieved by mapping from the designated heritage in the national cultural heritage database with DC based metadata to CIDOC CRM and from an enriched Heritage BIM with restoration information encoded as industry foundation classes (IFC) ontology to CIDOC CRM. The proposed framework can successfully combine a 3D model and its enriched information and is available for 3D model semantic accessing and integration. We focus on the discussion of Taiwan's traditional Southern Fujian architecture.