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The 2003 Convention Research Bibliography provides an interactive bibliography of research references related to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and its implementation.

Based on work initiated in 2012, this project is hosted by UNESCO and led by an editorial group of independent researchers, with the support of volunteer researchers.

It intends to foster better communication among researchers working in the field of intangible cultural heritage and enhance dissemination of ICH-related research for all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the 2003 Convention (States Parties, communities, practitioners, civil society, UNESCO Secretariat and others).

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  • Bräuchler, B. 2012. Intangible cultural heritage and peace building in Indonesia and East Timor.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Bräuchler, B. 2012. Intangible cultural heritage and peace building in Indonesia and East Timor.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Bräuchler, Birgit
      Title Intangible cultural heritage and peace building in Indonesia and East Timor
      Book title Routledge Handbook of Heritage in Asia
      Year 2012
      Editor(s) Patrick Daly, Tim Winter
      Pages 15
      Publisher Routledge
      Language English
    • Abstract:

      Conflicts and wars have long been recognised as threats to tangible cultural heritage. Well-known examples include the Buddhas of Bamiyan and the Mostar Bridge in Bosnia-Herzegovina, both of which show the importance of safeguarding such sites (see for example, Albert 2006: 32-33, Stanley-Price 2007b: 4-5). However, much less attention has been paid to intangible heritage in times of conflict, although the 2003 UNESCO Convention explicitly ascribes intangible cultural heritage an invaluable role ‘in bringing human beings closer together and ensuring exchange and understanding among them’, in other words, peace (UNESCO 2003; see also Albert 2006: 30, Albert and Gauer-Lietz 2006: 20, van Ginkel 2005: 25). The destruction of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) such as social and cultural structures, relationships and identities is usually not visible, thus much more difficult to detect, but potentially more grave in its consequences and more difficult to heal (compare Nordstrom 1997: 93). In this chapter, I argue that the destruction or disregard of ICH damages or ignores some of the very means needed to solve problems, prevent conflicts and for social reconstruction. In an era of ethnic and religious wars, one often seems to forget that religion and culture are not only (mis)used to mobilise people to fight each other. On the contrary, they can also help prevent and resolve violent conflict and enable reconciliation. To explore the subject further, this chapter aims to bring together the discourses on cultural heritage and traditional justice mechanisms as internationally recognised ‘peace tools’. To date, they have hardly crossed paths, although there are essential overlaps. This contribution looks into the question of whether it makes sense to declare traditional justice mechanisms as ‘cultural heritage’. Arguing for a progressive merging of the two discourses and a careful integration of traditional justice mechanisms into the body of internationally recognised ICH, the chapter draws on two case studies – East Timor and Indonesia.1. It reflects on shortcomings of traditional justice mechanisms and discusses the linking up of traditional justice and cultural heritage via one of the central features of both discourses: ritual performances. 2. The chapter concludes with some challenges, problems and prospects of viewing traditional conflict resolution and justice mechanisms as part of Asia’s intangible cultural heritage and a critical part of dealing with conflicts and social unrest in parts of Asia.

    • Themes:

      Social practices, rituals and festive events, Cultural identity, Emergency situations, International tensions, Social conflicts, Unintended outcomes, Conflicts

    • Country:

      Indonesia, Timor-Leste

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-23)

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Chatelard, G. (2017). Survey report; Intangible Cultural Heritage of Displaced Syrians Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Chatelard, G. (2017). Survey report; Intangible Cultural Heritage of Displaced Syrians Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Title Survey report; Intangible Cultural Heritage of Displaced Syrians
      Year 2017
      United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
      Author Chatelard, Géraldine
      Publisher UNESCO Living Heritage Entity
      Postal address Paris
      Language English
    • Abstract:

      The report below presents the findings of a survey on the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of displaced Syrians. It also provides recommendations that the international community and the national authorities might find useful in their efforts to safeguard living heritage and promote social cohesion. The survey was based on interviews with 60 displaced Syrians and some members of the host communities who shared their experiences about safeguarding their ICH. The responses illustrate the important role that ICH can play in coping with displacement and enhancing bonds between refugees and host communities. It also demonstrates the ways in which displaced people find ways to continue to transmit and recreate their ICH. The respondents spoke about three main ICH domains, as explained in more detail below. These included customs and traditions (‘adad wa taqalid’), traditional artistic expressions (fann/plur. funun), and craftsmanship (al-hiraf al-yadawiya). The interviews showed that ICH provides a sense of belonging, mitigates psychological, social and economic resilience, and, in many cases, helps mediate conflicts by fostering intercultural communication and mutual appreciation. However, more support is needed to ensure the continued transmission of ICH in the particular circumstances of displacement, which entails encountering a new context and host community.

    • Themes:

      Oral traditions and expressions, Traditional craftsmanship, Community participation, Cultural identity, Emergency situations, International cooperation, International tensions, Migration, Social conflicts, Conflicts, Hampered transmission, Reduced practice, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    • Country:

      Syrian Arab Republic

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-23)

    • Public URL:

      https://ich.unesco.org/doc/src/38275-EN.pdf

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Iwamoto, W., Ohnuki, M. & Nojima, Y. (2018). Preliminary Research on ICH Safeguarding and Disaster Risk Management in the Asia-Pacific Region: Project Report for the FY 2016-2017 Osaka, Japan: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Oragnization.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Iwamoto, W., Ohnuki, M. & Nojima, Y. (2018). Preliminary Research on ICH Safeguarding and Disaster Risk Management in the Asia-Pacific Region: Project Report for the FY 2016-2017 Osaka, Japan: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Oragnization.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Title Preliminary Research on ICH Safeguarding and Disaster Risk Management in the Asia-Pacific Region: Project Report for the FY 2016-2017
      Year 2018
      United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Oragnization
      Author Iwamoto, Wataru AND Ohnuki, Misako AND Nojima, Yoko
      Publisher International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region
      Postal address Osaka, Japan
      month March
      Language English
    • Abstract:

      ‘Preliminary Research on ICH Safeguarding and Disaster Risk Management in the Asia- Pacific Region’ started in April 2016, as a new research project under the new Medium- Term Programme (FY 2016–2020) of the International Research Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (IRCI). The project specifically focused on aspects related to natural hazards because in the Asia- Pacific region, a great number of countries frequently suffer severe events. Cyclones/ typhoons, floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, drought and volcanic eruptions sometimes bring about disastrous consequences for these countries’ peoples. Thus, natural hazards and disasters are considered a factor threatening the viability of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). International awareness concerning protecting and safeguarding cultural heritage against disasters has been growing. UNESCO’s Medium-Term Strategy for 2014–2021 (37C/4) emphasises the urgent need to respond to post-conflict and post-disaster situations (PCPD) (UNESCO 2014), and the UN’s Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 also calls for protection of cultural heritage (UNISDR 2015). However, while both domestic and international efforts have been increased for protecting and rescuing cultural heritage affected by severe disasters, such activities largely center on ‘tangible’ heritage while impacts on ‘intangible’ cultural heritage (ICH) are frequently overlooked. In the UNESCO policy framework for ICH, Operational Directives for the Implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage added a new paragraph on ‘Community-based resilience to natural disasters and climate change’ (VI.3.3), reflecting the discussion on ICH and sustainable development (UNESCO 2016). Since 2016, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has also discussed this issue under the theme of ‘Intangible cultural heritage in emergencies’.

    • Themes:

      Community participation, Emergency situations, International cooperation, Climate change, Natural disasters, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-24)

    • Public URL:

      https://www.irci.jp/wp_files/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ICH_DRM-Project-Report-2016-2017-1.pdf

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Krishna, V. (2018). Kerala: Post Disaster Needs Assessment Floods and Landslides Government of India.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Krishna, V. (2018). Kerala: Post Disaster Needs Assessment Floods and Landslides Government of India.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Title Kerala: Post Disaster Needs Assessment Floods and Landslides
      Year 2018
      Government of India
      Language English
      Author Krishna, Vatsa
    • Themes:

      Emergency situations, Environment, Natural disasters, SDG 13: Climate Action, SDG 15: Life on Land

    • Country:

      India

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-25)

    • Public URL:

      https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/PDNA_Kerala_India_0.pdf

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Le Mentec, K. & Zhang, Q. (2017) Heritagization of disaster ruins and ethnic culture in China: Recovery plans after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. IN China Information, 31. 349–370.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Le Mentec, K. & Zhang, Q. (2017) Heritagization of disaster ruins and ethnic culture in China: Recovery plans after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake. IN China Information, 31. 349–370.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Le Mentec, Katiana AND Zhang, Qiaoyun
      Title Heritagization of disaster ruins and ethnic culture in China: Recovery plans after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake
      Journal China Information
      Year 2017
      Volume 31
      Number 3
      Pages 349-370
      Language English
      month November
    • Abstract:

      This article discusses state-led heritagization processes in Beichuan and Wenchuan Counties, two Qiang ethnic minority areas severely affected by the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake (China). Certain destroyed landscapes were preserved and turned into earthquake relic sites. In particular, the former Beichuan County seat was entirely heritagized for memorial, economic, and patriotic education purposes, causing an emotional conflict with locals still affected by loss and trauma. At the same time, Qiang cultural practices were hastily registered as national and international intangible cultural heritage, while reconstructed Qiang villages were transformed into heritage tourism destinations. These initiatives tend to reshape Qiang culture elements into fetishized commodities. Allocating massive funds to historically marginalized regions, these post-disaster heritagization programmes aimed at boosting economic recovery, as well as demonstrating state power, national unity and solidarity. Implemented using a top–down method, they appear insensitive to the affected population’s trauma and the sociohistorical context from which the newly heritagized elements originate. The disaster and Qiang culture heritage tourism not only failed to bring about sustainable economic development to the earthquake-stricken areas, but also ignored to a large extent the initial goal of ‘post-disaster cultural recovery’ and the virtues of cultural heritage in recovery processes.

    • Themes:

      Economic and social development, Emergency situations, Indigenous peoples, Minority groups, Tourism, Degraded habitat, Natural disasters

    • Country:

      China

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-24)

    • Public URL:

      https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0920203X17736508

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Nepal, G. O. 2015. Cultural Heritage.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Nepal, G. O. 2015. Cultural Heritage.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Government Of Nepal
      Title Cultural Heritage
      Book title Nepal Earthquake 2015: Post Disaster Needs Assessment Vol. B: Sector Reports.
      Year 2015
      Pages 65-75
      organization(s) Government of Nepal
      Publisher National Planning Commission
      Language English
    • Themes:

      Emergency situations, Environment, Degraded habitat, Loss of cultural spaces, Natural disasters

    • Country:

      Nepal

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-25)

    • Public URL:

      https://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/PDNA-volume-B_0.pdf

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Polymenopoulou, E. 2018. Cultural rights in the prevention and management of disasters.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Polymenopoulou, E. 2018. Cultural rights in the prevention and management of disasters.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Polymenopoulou, Eleni
      Title Cultural rights in the prevention and management of disasters
      Book title Routledge Handbook of Human Rights and Disasters
      Year 2018
      Editor(s) Giustiniani, F. Z., Sommario, E., Casolari, F. and Bartolini G
      Pages 261-274
      Publisher Routledge
      Postal address New York
      Language English
    • Abstract:

      The present chapter discusses the little-examined area of cultural rights in times of disasters. Drawing from numerous examples, including the Indian Ocean Tsunami, the flooding in Pakistan and the bushfires in Australia, it explores the role of culture in disaster risk prevention and management from a legal perspective, insisting on those cultural rights that seem more pertinent in times of disasters. It examines therefore issues related to cultural identities, tangible and intangible cultural heritage as well as group rights – including indigenous livelihoods and indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Highlighting the links between cultural rights, cultural resilience and sustainable disaster management, it adopts a ‘broadened’ perception of cultural rights, explaining the transition of the international community from cultural rights to ‘cultural resilience’ – particularly visible in the recently adopted Sendai Framework. It suggests that it is now time for a more dynamic approach of the international community that encompasses enforcement of cultural rights as well as the building of cultural resilience for vulnerable populations.

    • Themes:

      Social practices, rituals and festive events, Emergency situations, Indigenous peoples, International cooperation, Degraded habitat, SDG 15: Life on Land, SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    • Country:

      Australia, Pakistan

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-26)

    • Public URL:

      https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315115238/chapters/10.4324/9781315115238-17

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Rico, T. (2018) Constructing Destruction: Heritage Narratives in the Tsunami City Routledge.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Rico, T. (2018) Constructing Destruction: Heritage Narratives in the Tsunami City Routledge.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Rico, Trinidad
      Title Constructing Destruction: Heritage Narratives in the Tsunami City
      Publisher Routledge
      Year 2018
      Edition 1st
      Language English
    • Abstract:

      Large-scale disasters mobilize heritage professionals to a narrative of heritage-at-risk and a standardized set of processes to counter that risk. Trinidad Rico’s critical ethnography analyses heritage practices in the aftermath of the tsunami that swamped Banda Aceh, Indonesia, in 2004 and the post-destruction narratives that accompanied it, showing the sociocultural, historical, and political agendas these discourses raise. Countering the typical Western ideology and practice of ameliorating heritage-at-risk were local, post-colonial trajectories that permitted the community to construct its own meaning of heritage. This book documents the emergence of local heritage places, practices, and debates countering the globalized versions embraced by the heritage professions offering a critical paradigm for post-destruction planning and practice that incorporates alternative models of heritage. Constructing Deconstruction will be of value to scholars, professionals, and advanced students in Heritage Studies, Anthropology, Geography, and Disaster Studies.

    • Themes:

      Emergency situations, Climate change, Degraded habitat, Natural disasters

    • Country:

      Indonesia

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-24)

    • Public URL:

      https://www.routledge.com/Constructing-Destruction-Heritage-Narratives-in-the-Tsunami-City-1st/Rico/p/book/9781315520933

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Schaaf, T. & Rossler, M. 2010. Sacred Natural Sites, Cultural Landscapes and UNESCO’s Action.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Schaaf, T. & Rossler, M. 2010. Sacred Natural Sites, Cultural Landscapes and UNESCO’s Action.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Schaaf , Thomas AND Rossler, Mechtild
      Title Sacred Natural Sites, Cultural Landscapes and UNESCO’s Action
      Book title Sacred Natural Sites Conserving Nature and Culture
      Year 2010
      Editor(s) Bas Verschuuren, Robert Wild, Jeffrey McNeely and Gonzalo Oviedo
      Pages 161-169
      Publisher Earthscan
      Postal address Earthscan Ltd, Dunstan House, 14a St Cross Street, London EC1N 8XA, UKEarthscan LLC, 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
    • Abstract:

      The introduction of sacred natural sites to the international arena more than a decade ago has led to major actions by the international community concerned with environmental conservation. Beginning with research pilot projects on sacred natural sites, and discussions about definitions, key conferences and workshops involving concerned stakeholders have also taken place in India, Mexico, China, Japan and Mongolia. These have helped to formulate the IUCN-UNESCO Guidelines for the Conservation and Management of Sacred Natural Sites. This chapter discusses inscription of sacred natural sites and landscapes within the regulatory framework of the World Heritage Convention and the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Despite legally protected area status, core areas of biosphere reserves are not always respected by local people, who are often compelled to revert to poaching or illegal logging even in the protected core areas so as to satisfy their immediate livelihood needs. In search for solutions this chapter outlines experience based on a UNESCO MAB research project in Ghana which studied sacred groves and the importance of sacred natural sites for biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods. The project employed an interdisciplinary approach for establishing baselines based on scientific knowledge of the natural world for the planning of restoration activities. These revealed higher biodiversity levels at the edges of sacred groves than inside the groves but also more birds, reptiles and mammals within the sacred groves than outside. Socio-cultural values and belief systems were also assessed in combination with the development of environmental educational programmes. Traditional beliefs regulating hunting activities helped to provide insight into traditional leadership enforcing the respect of responsibilities and taboos regarding the sacred groves. Incomegenerating activities beyond the confines of the sacred sites were developed in consultation with and for the benefit of local people. Because of their biodiversity values sacred natural sites can signal potential restoration sites for the elaboration of integrated conservation strategies. These should be supported by modern and legal instruments. The recognition of the importance of safeguarding sacred natural sites will not only serve the protection of species and the environment at large, but also the spiritual and qualitative well-being of humankind.

    • Themes:

      Emergency situations, Indigenous peoples, Social practices, rituals and festive events, 1972 Convention, Convention on Biological Diversity, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 15: Life on Land, Environment

    • Country:

      Ghana, Kenya

    • Suggested by:

      Meglena Zlatkova (2019-12-26)

    • Public URL:

      https://www.academia.edu/5970179/Sacred_natural_sites_conserving_nature_and_culture_edited_by_Bas_Verschuuren_Robert_Wild_Jeffrey_McNeely_and_Gonzalo_Oviedo?email_work_card=view-paper

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Spennemann, D. H. r. & Graham, K. (2007) The importance of heritage preservation in natural disaster situations. IN International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 7. 993–1001.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Spennemann, D. H. r. & Graham, K. (2007) The importance of heritage preservation in natural disaster situations. IN International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management, 7. 993–1001.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Spennemann, Dirk H.r. AND Graham, Kristy
      ISSN 1466-8297
      Journal International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management
      Language English
      Number 6
      Pages 993--1001
      Title The importance of heritage preservation in natural disaster situations
      Volume 7
      Year 2007
    • Abstract:

      Disaster management for cultural heritage has been gaining recognition as an important issue for the long term management and conservation of these assets. Natural disasters are localised events and have the ability to cause widespread loss and destruction to a community's cultural heritage. The social benefits of heritage preservation are often cited as the justification for developing disaster management plans. These social benefits are generally presented in relation to the disaster recovery phase. However, these benefits are also attributable to the initial stages experienced during a disaster event. Applying these existing arguments to this initial stage may assist to transcend the existing attitudinal barriers and present the issue of disaster management for cultural heritage in a manner which is relevant to the diversity of stakeholders.

    • Themes:

      Emergency situations, Community participation, Environment, Natural disasters

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Takahashi, A. & Nemani, S. (2016) Integrating ICH in post-disaster needs assessments: a case study of Navala Village. IN ICH Courier online - ICH Courier of Asia and the Pacific, 28. 8–11.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Takahashi, A. & Nemani, S. (2016) Integrating ICH in post-disaster needs assessments: a case study of Navala Village. IN ICH Courier online - ICH Courier of Asia and the Pacific, 28. 8–11.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Takahashi, Akatsuki AND Nemani, Sipiriano
      Title Integrating ICH in post-disaster needs assessments: a case study of Navala Village
      Journal ICH Courier online - ICH Courier of Asia and the Pacific
      Year 2016
      Volume 28
      Pages 8-11
      Language English
      ISSN 2092-7959
    • Themes:

      Emergency situations, Degraded ecosystem, Degraded habitat, Natural disasters, Economic and social development, Environment, Sustainable development, SDG 15: Life on Land, article from a collective publication containing other pertinent articles to be declared, references illustrating linkages between SDGs and ICH

    • Country:

      Fiji

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-24)

    • Public URL:

      https://ichcourier.unesco-ichcap.org/article/integrating-ich-in-post-disaster-needs-assessments-a-case-study-of-navala-village/

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Takizawa, K. 2019. Resilience of communities affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and restoration of their local festivals.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Takizawa, K. 2019. Resilience of communities affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and restoration of their local festivals.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Author Takizawa, Katsuhiko
      Title Resilience of communities affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and restoration of their local festivals
      Book title Crisis and Disaster in Japan and New Zealand
      Year 2019
      Editor(s) Bouterey, S. and Marceau, L. E.
      Pages 41-57
      Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
      Postal address Singapore
      Language English
    • Abstract:

      After the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Northeast Asian Studies Centre at Tohoku University conducted an extensive project titled, “Investigation into Damage to Folk Cultural Assets from the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in Miyagi.” The project focused on “intangible folk cultural assets,” such as local festivals and folk performing arts. In this chapter, Takizawa introduces some of the challenges faced by researchers in attempting to measure the degree of damage to, and recovery of, cultural assets that are essentially “intangible” and for which, in many cases, there were no earlier written records. Issues illuminated by the project and their practical significance to society are discussed with particular reference to the reconstruction of local communities and revival of their traditional festivals.

    • Themes:

      Oral traditions and expressions, Community participation, Emergency situations, Degraded habitat, Loss of cultural spaces, Natural disasters, SDG 15: Life on Land

    • Country:

      Japan, New Zealand

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-26)

    • Public URL:

      https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-0244-2_4#citeas

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

  • Tandon, A. (2016). First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis: Handbook Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development and ICCROM.

    • Bibliographic citation:

      Tandon, A. (2016). First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis: Handbook Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development and ICCROM.

    • Bibliographic data:

      Title First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis: Handbook
      Year 2016
      Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development and ICCROM
      Author Tandon, Aparna
      Publisher International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) and Prince Claud Fund for Culture and Development
      Language English
    • Themes:

      Awareness-raising, Emergency situations, Conflicts, Natural disasters

    • Suggested by:

      Alice Thibault (2019-07-24)

    • Public URL:

      https://www.iccrom.org/sites/default/files/2018-10/fac_handbook_print_oct-2018_final.pdf

    The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

The designations employed and the presentation in the texts and documents referenced in this bibliography do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.

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