Interdependency of Cultural Heritage Assets in the Old Quarter, Melaka Heritage City

Othman, Raja Norashekin Raja; Hamzah, Amran

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2013.11.061

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“…As the conservation of TCH is positively achieved, the effort of safeguarding ICH seems missing. The finding in a study by Othman and Hamzah (2013) has confirmed that the preservation and safeguarding effort of ICH is less emphasized in the MWHS. Figure 1 is an illustration on the association of the individual, community, and society, with cultural heritage.…”

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confidence: 84%

Sustainability of Cultural Heritage in World Heritage Site, Melaka

Rodzi¹,

Zaki²,

Subli³

2016

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Cultural heritage is constructed from the intrinsic relationship between three fundamentals: society; tangible cultural heritage (TCH); and intangible cultural heritage (ICH). To sustain, cultural heritage relies on the social behaviour of society. Thus, reflecting fragility of heritage. Hence, this paper attempts to discourse the society's behaviour towards ICH. Exploratory case study was employed by adapting five social behaviour related-criterions required by UNESCO. The data was analysed using two techniques: (1) simple statistical; and (2) thematic. The results indicate that the status of ICH is threatened due to the weak viability level and minimal safeguarding effort by the 'society'.

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confidence: 84%

Sustainability of Cultural Heritage in World Heritage Site, Melaka

Rodzi¹,

Zaki²,

Subli³

2016

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“…This continues to be the case with many urban planning initiatives nowadays. The intangible elements of social and cultural heritage cannot be incorporated into the planning and policy-making process because they are not being well documented [78]. However, it is contended that the socio-spatial documentation of cultural heritage by applying the proposed grounded theory methodology in the urban planning process will by default result in policies, which are more sensitive towards safeguarding and preserving cultural assets of the informal community, and eventually benefit the city planning process.…”

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confidence: 99%

Adapting Grounded Theory to Investigate Sustainability Heritage in Informal Settlements: Case Studies from Islamabad, Pakistan

Shafqat

Khan

2022

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The paper investigates the sustainability potential of the intangible cultural heritage preserved in informal settlements seen as an extension of rurality in urban settings. It delves into this underexplored dimension of sustainability in the context of the Global South by analysing two informal settlements in Islamabad, Pakistan, namely, France Colony and Mehr Abadi. The grounded theory is adapted by using semistructured interviews during transect walks through the informal settlements followed by a thematic analysis conducted of the experiences, memories, values, religious beliefs, and norms of the dwellers in the two case studies. Four themes are deduced that identify sustainability heritage: (a) values and social practices; (b) communal networks and relationships; (c) built environment and ecology; and (d) remnants of rurality. The study contends that informal settlements are reservoirs of vernacular sustainability elements, and their cultural heritage should be supported instead of imposing planning policies influenced by the North. Culturally specific solutions acceptable to the informal communities are needed to improve the liveability within the city and inform the policy-making process. This requires finding a mechanism for preserving the indigenous regional culture in the informal settlements, their rich heritage, and sustainability-oriented knowledge and practices.

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“…The syncretic aspects of their culture provided a means of highlighting Malaysia's diversity of cultures and a potential model for unity amid diversity for the developing nation. The Baba Nyonya also was a highlight of the diverse "history, culture, architecture, monuments, traditional art, and religious and ritual practice" across Malaysia (Othman & Hamzah, 2013). Therefore the Baba Nyonya have a secure place in Malacca's tourism sector.…”

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Between Cultural and Commercial of Nyonya Food in Melaka

Luebe

Hussin

2019

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This article explores the commodification of Nyonya food in Malacca. Nyonya cuisine gained recognition and became a commercialised cuisine over the past decades. A case study approach was used for this research to look into the emergence of these restaurants and their interaction with the heritage of the Baba Nyonya. Data regarding usage of food in the Baba Nyonya context was collected from secondary data, observations, informal interviews, and by eating at twenty Baba Nyonya restaurants. This information was used to provide a current overview of Baba Nyonya restaurants. From there, the analysis aims to identify examples and patterns of commodification resulting from the emergence of Nyonya restaurants. The effects of commodification are evaluated in terms of its influence on the forms and functions of Nyonya food. Forms of the food such as ingredients, menu items and preparation techniques show a wide range from remaining authentic to being highly commodified. In regard to function, the transition into the commercial sector as a means of earning wealth marks a deviation from the previous function of food as a key cultural aspect of celebrations and as an indication of wealth. Nonetheless, this transition of Nyonya food into the commercial sector marks a continuation of an even prior Baba Nyonya characteristic of business ingenuity and economic creativity.

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Interdependency of Cultural Heritage Assets in the Old Quarter, Melaka Heritage City

Cited by 8 publications

References 3 publications

Sustainability of Cultural Heritage in World Heritage Site, Melaka

Sustainability of Cultural Heritage in World Heritage Site, Melaka

Adapting Grounded Theory to Investigate Sustainability Heritage in Informal Settlements: Case Studies from Islamabad, Pakistan

Between Cultural and Commercial of Nyonya Food in Melaka

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