“A nation that forgets its past can function no better than an individual with amnesia”:-
David C. McCollough (American author b. 1933)
The history of a region is an integral part of the local as well as regional make up. It channels the behavioral patterns of the local people and forges traditions which then stand the test of time. Culture is the amalgamation of the several such historical influences on the minds and the behavior of the people.
Tourists all over the world visit places which have something special to offer. They value having a unique experience and treasure the memories. Right from the remotest places like the Angkor Vat in Cambodia to the most visited Buckingham Palace in England, people like to see, behold and experience the historical traditions. People like to imagine how things were at times gone by. They like to put themselves in the same situation and derive thrill, happiness, pleasure and a valuable experience from it.
Sigri, a small harbour on the western side of the island of Lesvos, Greece derives its name from the Greek word for security. It is a natural harbour which is safe because of the island of Nissiopi. This little village has many peculiar historical remains like the Turkish castle from the 18th century Ottoman rule. The lifestyle of the old times is an integral part of the culture.
Preservation of these historical remains and the lifestyle requires financial back up. Tourism could be the answer to this. It has the advantages of sustaining the traditional lives of the people, selling of a non-physical commodity (a service if you may) and providing livelihood for the locals. The services that can be sold can include giving the tourists a chance to experience the ways of living in the days gone by. This includes celebration of traditional festivals, fighting wars, earning livelihood and entertainment.
This kind of tourism is sustainable because it is something which can only be carried out by the locals as only they know what historically they have been doing. An example of how interesting such a venture can be for a tourist is evident in the photo where I (tourist) is trying out his hand at throwing spears in the traditional village castle of Holloko, in Hungary. Such an experience can leave an indelible mark on one’s mind.
The effect of such type of tourism on the tourist is that he would have seen more than he can remember and remember more than what he has seen. This should leave him wanting for more.
David C. McCollough (American author b. 1933)
The history of a region is an integral part of the local as well as regional make up. It channels the behavioral patterns of the local people and forges traditions which then stand the test of time. Culture is the amalgamation of the several such historical influences on the minds and the behavior of the people.
Tourists all over the world visit places which have something special to offer. They value having a unique experience and treasure the memories. Right from the remotest places like the Angkor Vat in Cambodia to the most visited Buckingham Palace in England, people like to see, behold and experience the historical traditions. People like to imagine how things were at times gone by. They like to put themselves in the same situation and derive thrill, happiness, pleasure and a valuable experience from it.
Sigri, a small harbour on the western side of the island of Lesvos, Greece derives its name from the Greek word for security. It is a natural harbour which is safe because of the island of Nissiopi. This little village has many peculiar historical remains like the Turkish castle from the 18th century Ottoman rule. The lifestyle of the old times is an integral part of the culture.
Preservation of these historical remains and the lifestyle requires financial back up. Tourism could be the answer to this. It has the advantages of sustaining the traditional lives of the people, selling of a non-physical commodity (a service if you may) and providing livelihood for the locals. The services that can be sold can include giving the tourists a chance to experience the ways of living in the days gone by. This includes celebration of traditional festivals, fighting wars, earning livelihood and entertainment.
This kind of tourism is sustainable because it is something which can only be carried out by the locals as only they know what historically they have been doing. An example of how interesting such a venture can be for a tourist is evident in the photo where I (tourist) is trying out his hand at throwing spears in the traditional village castle of Holloko, in Hungary. Such an experience can leave an indelible mark on one’s mind.
The effect of such type of tourism on the tourist is that he would have seen more than he can remember and remember more than what he has seen. This should leave him wanting for more.
