Looking at examples of cultural practices listed by UNESCO as intangible heritage, this
article appropriates the term “folklorization” from authenticity discourses and argues that the …

This article analyzes the global debate on the authenticity of cultural heritage as a lens
through which to view the process of elaborating and reshaping global cultural norms …

Authenticity is a concept that is not seen in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
discourse but is emphasised in Chinese ICH official discourse. An analysis of the origins …

The 2003 Convention has opened up new scenarios in the representation of heritage as it
defines it in ethnographic rather than topographic terms (Hafstein, 2007, p. 93). By …

Intangible Heritage and Participation examines participation as an intellectual and
operational frame in safeguarding intangible heritage. Including case studies from the …

Can traditional cultural practices thrive if they are commercialised? Or should the state
protect them from “the market”? This study investigates these questions by studying the …

While the UNESCO World Heritage Convention is a huge publicity success, and a World
Heritage title often works miracles for redirecting prestige, tourists, and cash flows, critics …

ÖZ UNESCO tarafından hazırlanan Somut Olmayan Kültürel Mirasın Korunması Sözleşmesi,
küreselleşme ve sanayileşme sonucu yavaş yavaş yok olan somut olmayan kültürel miras …

Heritage and Festivals in Europe critically investigates the purpose, reach and effects of
heritage festivals. Providing a comprehensive and detailed analysis of comparatively …

This article explores the three main concepts and experiential aspects at the centre of this
special issue (re-enchantment, ritualization, and heritage-making), on the empirical grounds …