Heritage Tourism Overview

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What is the main goal of the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009?

  • To protect, preserve, conserve, and promote the nation's cultural heritage. (correct)
  • To promote artistic expression and creativity.
  • To regulate the disposition of cultural treasures.
  • To establish new cultural institutions.

What approach does the Act emphasize for heritage conservation?

  • A solely technology-driven approach.
  • An integrated and holistic approach that considers various disciplines and technologies. (correct)
  • An approach that focuses on individual artistic expression.
  • A fragmented approach, focusing on specific aspects of heritage.

What is the significance of the “unity in diversity” principle mentioned in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

  • It promotes cultural exchange without the need for preservation.
  • It emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural traditions while recognizing their diversity. (correct)
  • It encourages homogenization of cultural practices across regions.
  • It prioritizes the dominant cultural influences over local traditions.

Which of the following is NOT a principle outlined by R.A. No. 10066 in relation to cultural heritage?

<p>Promoting cultural exchange with other countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, what is the role of cultural heritage in society?

<p>To serve as a source of inspiration and benefit for present and future generations. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 1987 Philippine Constitution state should be done with the nation's artistic and historical wealth?

<p>It should be protected by the State and regulated for disposition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase “dynamic evolution” of a Filipino national culture imply?

<p>The culture should constantly adapt and evolve while maintaining its core values. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between R.A. No. 10066 and the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

<p>R.A. No. 10066 is an implementation of the principles outlined in the Constitution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of heritage tourism focuses on a destination's natural beauty?

<p>Natural heritage tourism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key goal of heritage tourism besides preservation and economic development?

<p>Community engagement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of natural heritage sites?

<p>Locations with significant historical significance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate ratio of cultural to natural sites on the World Heritage List?

<p>3:1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of cultural heritage tourism?

<p>Experiencing a destination's art and traditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key provision regarding cultural heritage in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

<p>The State shall protect the artistic and historic wealth of the nation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mixed heritage' refer to in the context of heritage sites?

<p>Sites that contain both natural and cultural elements of significance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the World Heritage List in the context of heritage tourism?

<p>It highlights the importance of heritage conservation and preservation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Heritage Tourism

A type of tourism that explores a region's history, culture, and natural environment.

Cultural Heritage Tourism

Focuses on cultural aspects like art, music, and traditions within a destination.

Historical Heritage Tourism

Focuses on a destination's history, including historical sites and monuments.

Natural Heritage Tourism

Focuses on natural beauty in regions like national parks and wildlife reserves.

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Architectural Heritage Tourism

Explores the architectural significance of a destination's structures.

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Goals of Heritage Tourism

Preservation, economic development, and community engagement through tourism.

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Types of Heritage Sites

Cultural, natural, and mixed sites recognized for their value.

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Cultural Heritage Definition

The commitment to promote and protect a nation’s artistic and historic wealth.

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Republic Act No. 10066

The National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009 aimed at protecting and promoting cultural heritage in the Philippines.

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Vision for Cultural Heritage

A balanced approach for historic past to coexist with modernity, using a holistic conservation method.

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Objectives of R.A. No. 10066

To protect, preserve, and promote the Philippines' cultural heritage and support cultural workers.

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Principles of Cultural Heritage Act

Guidelines for cultural agencies and citizens to appreciate and safeguard cultural wealth.

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1987 Philippine Constitution Article XIV

Mandates preservation and promotion of Filipino national culture, emphasizing unity in diversity.

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State Patronage of Arts

The State supports, conserves, and promotes the nation’s artistic and historical heritage.

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Cultural Treasure Protection

All artistic and historic wealth is protected by the State to regulate its use.

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Holistic Approach to Conservation

Integration of diverse disciplines and technologies for effective cultural heritage conservation.

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Study Notes

Heritage Tourism

  • Heritage tourism involves exploring a region's history, culture, and natural environment
  • It can include visiting historical sites, museums, and natural areas

Heritage Tourism Types

  • Cultural heritage tourism: Focuses on a destination's cultural aspects, including art, music, and traditions
  • Historical heritage tourism: Focuses on a destination's history, including historical sites, monuments, and battlefields
  • Natural heritage tourism: Focuses on a destination's natural beauty, such as national parks and wildlife reserves
  • Architectural heritage tourism: Focuses on a destination's architectural heritage

Heritage Tourism Goals

  • Preservation: Heritage tourism helps preserve cultural and historical resources
  • Economic development: Heritage tourism contributes to the economic development and sustainability of a region
  • Community engagement: Heritage tourism helps visitors gain insights into the historical and contemporary aspects of a community

Types of Heritage Sites

  • Cultural heritage sites: Include historic buildings, town sites, archaeological sites, and monumental sculptures or paintings
  • Natural heritage sites: Restricted to areas that provide outstanding examples of Earth's record of life or geologic processes; excellent examples of ongoing ecological and biological evolutionary processes; contain natural phenomena that are rare, unique, superlative, or of outstanding beauty; or furnish habitats for rare or endangered animals or plants or are sites of exceptional biodiversity
  • Mixed heritage sites: Contain elements of both natural and cultural significance

Philippine National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009

  • The Philippine Congress passed Republic Act No. 10066 in 2009, also known as the "National Cultural Heritage Act"
  • The Act aims for a balanced atmosphere where the past and modern society coexist harmoniously
  • It emphasizes an integrated approach to conservation across disciplines and technologies
  • The Act advocates for administration of heritage resources with a sense of stewardship, benefiting present and future generations

Objectives of the National Cultural Heritage Act

  • Protect, preserve, conserve and promote the nation's cultural heritage, its property, and histories, and the ethnicity of local communities
  • Establish and strengthen cultural institutions
  • Protect cultural workers ensuring professional development and well-being

1987 Philippine Constitution

  • Article XIV on "Arts and Culture" emphasizes the State's commitment to preserving, enriching, and dynamically evolving Filipino national culture
  • The State shall foster preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national culture based on the principle of unity in diversity
  • Arts and letters should enjoy State patronage, conserving, promoting, and popularizing the nation's historical and cultural heritage and resources as well as artistic creations
  • All the country's artistic and historic wealth is considered the cultural treasure of the nation and under the protection of the State, which can regulate its disposition

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