Cultural heritage

global changes. The identity of an individual vastly varies even within generations, rendering its complexity. This essay will focus on how my family history and cultural heritage of belonging to a minority sect of conservative South Indian Iyengar has shaped my racial and cultural identity. It will analyse the attributes of the cultural values I have adopted and ideologies I have distanced from to assimilate myself as an immigrant Australian.…

6 BEST HOTELS IN MOUNT ABU The quaint hill station amidst the arid deserts of Rajasthan is a visual treat in itself. The rugged mountains adorned ancient temples, tranquil lakes and the enthralling and lush green forests match the description of Mount Abu as “an oasis in the desert”. Situated at a height of 1220 meters above sea level in the Aravali range, Mount Abu offers majestic tourist attractions including the magnificent Dilwara Jain temples, the placid Nakki Lake, the exotic Wildlife…

Go to vacation destinations most often include glamorous European cities such as London or Paris. These destinations, however, can become a bit too overwhelming with crawling tourists determined to capture the iconic photo moments in a red phone booth near the Big Ben or hundreds of feet from the Eiffel Tower. The United Nation’s World Tourism Organization reported that of the 1,186 million international tourist arrivals around the world in 2015, 51 percent, or 608 million, had visited Europe.…

The Hawker Centre is a quintessential element of the Singapore culture. Hawker Centres has provided a distinctive attraction to curious tourists and a locus of memories for Singaporean away from home. It pulsates with a life and rhythm unique to Singapore (Kong, 2007). Hawker Centres serves as a spontaneous gathering point for many residents, providing opportunities for stall owners and customers to interact and it also manifest aspects of local communities and its everyday life. In Singapore,…

Weekend getaways around Chennai 1.Mahabalipuram It is one of the World Heritage Site with ancient archaeological wonders, also known as “Mahabs”. This town has a rich history during Pallava’s century and served as a a bustling seaport.this place has been named the demon king Mahabali who was renowned for his generosity.One can capture the picturesque scenic surroundings of its historical monuments, sculptures , culture and tradition. The striking feature is the beautiful Shore Temple…

Who doesn't have a dream to travel the world at some point in life? We all know we'd like to go somewhere, but it's a huge world out there, and it can be hard to know which spots to hit first. Here are the top 10 ideas for amazing places to see in your lifetime. Number Ten: Travel to The Great Barrier Reef, Australia This reef is the largest living thing on the entire planet. That alone should make you want to go! Number Nine: Christ the Redeemer, Brazil This statue is almost 100 feet high,…

One environmental issues posted on the Facebook group on Ecologically Conscious Social is climate change’s effect impacts on the Great Barrier Reef where is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites. The Great Barrier Reef is located in Queensland, state of Australia. A concern raised by a group of environmentalists over a threat to the Great Barrier Reef is carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that emit from burning of coal. The federation government environment minister, Mr. Greg Hunt approved a 16.5…

used as the fortress palace. Kenilworth partially destroyed by forces of the National Assembly in 1649 to prevent it from being used as a military stronghold. Up to now only two buildings of the castle exist. Currently the castle is owned by English Heritage organization. Kenilworth Castle is a typical illustration for civil and military architecture in…

A: History of Westminster palace and it’s social and economic effects In the UK, key focus of the tourism is on the heritage. Heritage sites in UK attract the tourists all over the world. Historic sites in the UK like Westminster palace needed to be repaired and conserved from time to time. Therefore, there are various regulations are in existence for protecting the cultural heritage sites (Timothy, 2011). As per the above information, it can be said that in the UK BID is supported by the…

acknowledgement of ones own cultural heritage contributes to gaining awareness of culture (Connerly & Pederson, 2005). This is particularly important in counselling as cultural sensitivity facilitates therapy, resulting in better outcomes for clients with diverse backgrounds (Ridley, Mendoza, Kanitz, Andgermeier & Zenk, 1994). In contrast, cultural insensitivity decreases the effectiveness of therapy (Ridley et al., 1994). Therefore, in this essay I will explore my own cultural heritage,…