Regenerating Cultural Religious Heritage: Intercultural Dialogue on Places of Religion and Rituals

This book explores the relationship between cultural-religious heritage and sustainability, analyzing cultural policies and strategies in dialogue with the UN 2030 Agenda and Agenda 21 for Culture. It emphasizes the value of local cultural policies for supporting and enhancing heritage through programs and collaborations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 04 September 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book offers insightful reflections on comprehending the significance of cultural-religious heritage within an international framework and its interconnectedness with local community-level sustainability concerns. Through a comprehensive approach, the book charts innovative pathways for analyzing diverse cultural policies and methodologies for preserving and enhancing cultural heritage. Drawing from an intercultural seminar organized by the International Scientific Committee Places of Religion and Ritual (ICOMOS PRERICO) under the theme of "Reuse and regenerations of cultural-religious heritage in the world: Comparison among cultures," the book delves into the scientific diplomacy and cultural strategies pursued by countries in dialogue with the United Nations 2030 Agenda and Agenda 21 for Culture. The primary objective of the book is to reinforce the value of local cultural policies in fostering and enhancing cultural-religious heritage through targeted programs and collaborative endeavors in harmony with government policies. This collection holds significant relevance for scholars engaged in research related to cultural heritage, religious heritage, architectural restoration, safeguarding local inheritances, law, and the management of cultural sites.

Weight: 629g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811934698
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022