Tourism promote the folklorisation process

Annals of Tourism Research, 1991

Who does tourism benefit when it reaches a small Third-World community that was, until then, mostly cut off from the world market? This article proposes elements for an answer by inquiring into the social effects of tourism on the emergence of enterprises in Ladakh, India. In this case, the article deduces touristic entrepreneurs profit from their activities and how they organize to protect their interests. The relevance of the formal/informal economic sectors approach is questioned, and some broadening of the analysis is proposed on grounds of cultural and political economy.

Archives of Current Research International, 2024

The current study provides a comprehensive coverage of the Sngo lha or Mendok rgyaspa, the ethnic flower festival of Ladakh, India, a remote, high-altitude region known for its unique cultural traditions. In the face of modernization and religious restrictions, this time-tested festival has been abandoned or practiced on a limited scale, necessitating urgent efforts to revive it. Using a qualitative, ethnographic approach, the researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 festival organizers and 42 prominent villagers, complemented by a review of 76 previously documented resources. The findings reveal how this annual celebration marks a transformative moment when Ladakh's barren landscapes blossom into a vibrant tapestry of colors, offering a unique glimpse into the region's rich traditions and the resilience of its residents. The study underscores the festival's multifaceted benefits, including its contributions to the sustainability of Ladakh's culture, environment, economy, and holistic development. Additionally, the research highlights how reviving this overlooked tradition could provide a significant boost to the region's tourism industry. As one of the few empirical studies documenting this festival, the current work lays the foundation for future research that can further explore the cultural, environmental, and socioeconomic dimensions of this endangered community practice.

Proceedings of the Second International Hindu Kush Cultural Conference, 1996

The role of tourism in the Karakoram is analyzed in the perspective of mountain travel in South Asia, which effects the Northern Areas of Pakistan to a lesser degree than other countries of the region. On the other hand, the impact of tourism on regional development should not be underestimated, but has to be seen in the context of further development processes linked to the construction of the Karakoram Highway and related development projects. The Hunza Valley and Gilgit are most affected by this fast growing industry. A low degree of vertical integration has left an important share of it to local entrepreneurs up to now, who enjoy an additional income besides agricultural practices. A steady increase in tourist influx to the Northern Areas since 1979 encouraged further investments. The opening of the Khunjerab Pass to trans-border traffic increased the interest of investors from outside.

Routledge, 2019

Journal Of the Gujarat Research Society

The cultural festivals are one of the essential in preserving the local custom and tradition of any society. Especially in the case of small festivals, it is often as seen as the most important upshot for any event. Events can provide tourists with authentic information about culture, their routes and lifestyle. This paper will discuss the linkage between culture and festival of Nongkrem Festival in preserving the cultural identity, Nongkrem Dance Festival was held annually in the month of November at Smit, which is around 15 kilometres to the southwest of Shillong. Nongkrem festival is considered as the major religious festival among the Khasis. It is a five-day long festival which is celebrated for the harvest thanksgiving by the Khasi tribe. This colourful festival had able to attract large numbers of tourists, Attendance figures were highest at the opening and closing ceremonies, such events did lead to a positive self-identification for the local community. A qualitative technique is used for data collection and Narrative method of analysis is used for interpreting the data.

This research intended to describe how the traditional and local festivals contribute the cultural inheritance for the next generation. The research held in Sinar Resmi Village, Sukabumi District, West Java, Indonesia. The festivals have lured visitors and played as an important role as tourists' attraction. This research used a qualitative approach by doing an in-depth interview to some key informants. The result shows that the traditional festival and events have become a tool for inheriting the local wisdom to the next generation at the local community. The importance of parents and children relationship and habituation in the living the culture within daily activities contributes to the inheritance to be practiced voluntarily. Thus, it implies that the tourism development could enhance its role to environment sustainability.

Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, 2019

Pilgrimage as a type of journey offer an opportunity for the public to vacation holy places and is a characteristic ordinary to less or more whole societies. The earth of Jammu is sacred by the holy continue of a lot of large saints and religious soul. Mata Vaishno Devi,amar nath are the mainly famous holy place located in the lap of Tirkuta hill of Jammu area. Every day lacs of devotees since every corner of the country as well as beginning diverse parts of the earth pay the obeisance at place of worship. The present job is an effort to study the socioeconomic impacts of pilgrimage tourism in jammu and its neighboring area and also learn the allocate of this pilgrimage area in the condition of economy.Pilgrimage, whether spiritual or worldly, is experiencing resurrection in the region of the world. This include the motive for pilgrimage, actions during the pilgrimage, and the influence of going to places of interest on it.The result demonstrate that the sightseer people range broadly as of particularly spiritual traditional pilgrims, through "conventional" pilgrim-tourists to worldly tourists. The features of present pilgrims can be represent on a stage that might be describe as worldly versus spiritual, and tourism in opposition to pilgrimage. This typology moreover offer a copy for the growth of the pilgrimage site. The answer emphasize the rising junction of conventional pilgrimage and present tourism, which include a great deal in ordinary. as well as, this explore emphasize the increasing nexus of holy site, humanity, political affairs, philosophy, and culture. This article explain and ropes the thought that the financial impacts of spiritual sightseeing must not be deserted or underestimate, although religious institutions have usually attempted to downplay this in the history. as well, the paper argue that belief and tourism have much in general.

Current Science, 2023

The present study aims to give a comprehensive picture of Mamani, the sole ethnic food festival of Ladakh, India. A total of 40 people, selected at random, were involved in the interviews and discussions after receiving their prior consent. The annual Mamani festival promotes the preparation and consumption of traditional Ladakhi foods. It indicates the end of the harsher part of the winter season and is also considered a tribune for showcasing the communal and social harmony of the region. This festival will boost winter tourism in Ladakh. It will also be a helpful tool in the introduction of local foods at Anganwadi centres and schools. In light of modernization, this time-tradition that has started to fade needs to be revived on priority.

isara solutions, 2023

The Garhwal Himalayas are recognized for their natural beauty as well as their rich cultural legacy and enduring folk customs. This study reveals the complex connection between culture, folk customs, and tourism in the Garhwal Himalayas by combining anthropological exploration, literary analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The introduction of the paper provides background information that highlights the region's importance as a geological wonder and a storehouse of intangible cultural assets. A thorough analysis of the literature traces the cultural development in Garhwal across time, following its deep interweaving with native beliefs, rituals, and folk traditions. The charm of these cultural components, which have evolved into the main draws for the expanding tourist influx, is highlighted in particular. The research's methodology incorporates qualitative techniques like participant observation, surveys, and interviews to give a comprehensive knowledge of the part that cultural components play in the tourism experience. The study uses cultural mapping to provide visual insights into the intricate web of traditions, cultural landmarks, and tourism attractions that define the area. The complex effect of tourism on regional culture and folk traditions is one of the study's key conclusions. The study looks at instances of cultural commodification and adaptation as tourism affects activities, posing significant issues with authenticity and morality. As the dialogue progresses, the research highlights how crucial it is to strike a balance between tourism-driven economic development and the preservation of indigenous cultural identity. The article covers numerous regulations and initiatives that have developed to protect cultural authenticity in the context of cultural preservation and sustainable tourism development. The key to ensuring cultural resilience in the face of tourism pressures appears to be collaborative initiatives including local communities, governments, and stakeholders. Through a lens that recognizes the potential for conflict between economic objectives and the requirement to preserve cultural heritage, challenges and opportunities are analyzed. Key findings are summarized in the paper's conclusion, along with suggestions for concrete applications that can be made to promote sustainable tourism practices while maintaining the integrity of Garhwali culture and folk traditions. This research paper adds to the conversation by providing a thorough analysis of how culture, folk traditions, and tourism intersect while the Garhwal Himalayas stand at a crossroads between tradition and modernity. It also provides helpful advice for maintaining cultural identity in a changing environment.