Title: Criticism on Cultural Post-Modernity of West Street in Yangshuo
Abstract:The culture of West Street is characterized by some distinct post-modernistic features: carnival atmosphere established by alienation from the reality, leisurely commercial activities operated by the ...The culture of West Street is characterized by some distinct post-modernistic features: carnival atmosphere established by alienation from the reality, leisurely commercial activities operated by the those owners who still keep an eye on the essence of the life, and the legendary stories of West Street spread by media. The special cultural ecology of West Street has been a very important element to attract tourists from all over the world. There are sharp conflicts between local culture of West Street and modern commercial culture. Another West Street may be built in any towns or cities only if they have money and modern techniques, but they can never copy the special cultural ecology and the spirit of the original one which makes West Street a world famous tourism destination. When we develop a tourism resource like West Street, we should find a balance between modern and local culture and establish a mechanism to promote sustainable cultural and economic development.Read More
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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