Essays about: "RELIGIOUS TOURISM"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words RELIGIOUS TOURISM.
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1. Sounds of the Sacred : An Examination of Audio Guides in Religious Cultural Heritage Institutions in Spain
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABMAbstract : This thesis examines the role of audio guide technology in four different Spanish cathedrals: La Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Tarragona Cathedral in Tarragona, La Seo Cathedral in Zaragoza, and Palma Cathedral in Palma de Mallorca. The thesis presents data about the audio guides at each of these sites in two ways. READ MORE
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2. Outdoor Recreational Activities in Bali, Indonesia : The Cultural Landscape Subak as a Respite
University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and SocietyAbstract : While Indonesia faces countless environmental challenges due to the deforestation and exploitation of nature, the terraced rice landscapes of Bali – known as subak – appear to be not only more protected, but also better preserved than the rest of the country’s greenspaces. It is therefore imperative to ponder upon the question of why this discrepancy may be and, in this case, investigate how subak visitors have been using these areas for outdoor recreational activities and thus contribute to greater environmental awareness. READ MORE
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3. Uses and Issues – The case of Visby Cathedral : An analysis of values and frictions associated with usage at a venue that is both cultural heritage and an active religious institution
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaperAbstract : This thesis is a case study of Visby Cathedral, cultural heritage with a rich history that has been an active site of worship since medieval times. This has resulted in an interest in the cathedral as a tourist destination which has increased exponentially since the city became a world heritage. READ MORE
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4. Activate “today“ in ancient city of Dali
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Activate “today” in ancient city of Dali The old city district of Dali is one of the famous tourist’s destination in Yunnan, China. More than 40 million tourists visit Dali every year to see this “ancient city.” The city continuously develops tourists facilities and its old cityscape. READ MORE
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5. The role of the female Balinese journalist : A qualitative field study covering the complex role of women journalists in the Balinese society
University essay from Södertörns högskola/JournalistikAbstract : The Hindu island of Bali is a patriarchal society and the Balinese people’s everyday tasks are woven together with their many cultural and religious rituals and actions. Bali is one of the most famous and most visited islands of the wide spread island nation of Indonesia. READ MORE