Culture based development: empirical evidence from Shilpgram Fair, Rajasthan

Tiwari, Shweta

doi:10.1108/whatt-03-2015-0005

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“…Durgamohan (2015) discusses the Hampi festival bringing in the context and opportunities around the same. Tiwari (2015) examines the Shilpagram fair in Rajasthan, while Babu and Munjal (2015) write about the Oachira Panthrandu Vilakku Festival in Kerala and the related challenges and opportunities.…”

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Fairs and festivals in India: the cultural and economic potential

Jauhari

Munjal²

2015

Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes

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Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the opportunities and challenges that India offers in terms of leveraging the cultural and economic potential of the fairs and festivals. Design/methodology/approach – This paper sets the tone for the theme by evaluating “fairs and festivals” being organized all year round in different parts of the country, as drivers of economic growth and cultural continuity. Findings – The paper probes the key opportunities and challenges with respect to leveraging the cultural and economic potential of fairs and festivals in India. Practical implications – There are a number of practical implications for practitioners and policymakers that will allow India to optimally leverage the huge cultural and economic potential that the various fairs and festivals offer. This requires a holistic understanding that will ensure that aspirations and concerns of all key stakeholders are taken into account. Originality/value – The research through this theme issue will document the cultural and economic impact of a range of specific fairs and festivals in India. Can these cultural resources be sustained and deployed effectively to have a positive economic impact on the lives of communities connected?

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Fairs and festivals in India: the cultural and economic potential

Jauhari

Munjal²

2015

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“…• existing socio-political hierarchies are rigid and dominant; and • poor integration with existing cultural resources to improve the Monsoon Fair experience. Tiwari (2015) documents the success of "Shilpgram" as a tourist destination in Rajasthan. It can be seen as an example of public-private partnership wherein a "cultural resource" like the art, craft, food, etc.…”

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Leveraging the cultural and economic value of fairs and festivals in India

Munjal¹,

Jauhari

2015

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Purpose – This paper aims to summarize and review the opportunities and challenges that India offers in terms of leveraging the cultural and economic potential of the fairs and festivals. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws from the findings of the theme issue contributors. All the papers in the theme issue have drawn inputs from diverse types of fairs and festivals organized in different parts of India. Findings – The paper summarizes the key opportunities and challenges with respect to leveraging the cultural and economic potential of fairs and festivals in India. Some of the issues that emerge across the board revolve around lack of basic infrastructure, indifferent government support, local apathy toward cultural commodification and poor stakeholder engagement. Practical implications – There are a number of practical implications for practitioners and policy-makers that will allow India to optimally leverage the huge cultural and economic potential that the various fairs and festivals offer, but this requires a holistic understanding that will ensure that aspirations and concerns of all key stakeholders are taken into account. Originality/value – The on-the-ground narrative brings out the real issues, challenges and opportunities that can then be analyzed to offer direction to policy-makers, tourism sector and government at various levels. The outcomes of the theme issue summarize the above.

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Crafting an Experiencescape for Sustainable Cultural Tourism

Kapil,

Varghese

2023

Exploring Culture and Heritage Through Experience Tourism

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India, known for its rich and varied cultural heritage, hosts numerous fairs and festivals as vibrant platforms to showcase its diversity. Events like the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Ellora-Ajanta International Festival, Surajkund Crafts Mela, Pushkar Fair, and many others celebrate the country's artistic and cultural wealth. This book chapter explores sustainable culture and heritage development in Udaipur's craft village, ‘Shilpgram.' The village hosts an annual craft fair during the peak tourist season, attracting artists across India to showcase their unique crafts, folk dances, and paintings. This chapter assesses Shilpgram's feasibility as an experiencescape model using a case study method. Interviews with key stakeholders provided insight into the destination's difficulties, strengths, and best practices. The study adds to our understanding of cultural locations' responsibilities in cultural tourism by balancing historical preservation with current expectations.

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Culture based development: empirical evidence from Shilpgram Fair, Rajasthan

Cited by 3 publications

References 10 publications

Fairs and festivals in India: the cultural and economic potential

Fairs and festivals in India: the cultural and economic potential

Leveraging the cultural and economic value of fairs and festivals in India

Crafting an Experiencescape for Sustainable Cultural Tourism

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