Research Article
Cultural Heritage Resources and Their Implications for Tourism Development in Cross River State: A Case Study of Yala Local Government Area
Ajoma Simon Okwoche*,
Odey Christopher Lifu
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
1-10
Received:
30 November 2024
Accepted:
16 December 2024
Published:
21 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.allc.20251001.11
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Abstract: The objectives of the studies are to identify cultural heritage resources of the Yala people, the potentialities of those identified heritage resources for tourism development and the challenges of these identified cultural heritage resources for tourism development. This research adopted an ethnographic method, which applies qualitative and descriptive approaches. Therefore, the qualitative method adjudged useful for this research is the descriptive qualitative method. This method offers the researcher the opportunity to collect non-numerical information through an in-depth and insightful understanding of cultural resources of Yala LGA. Qualitative approach is not concerned with the number of events but more interested in how and why it happened. The qualitative techniques used are interview guide, and field observation. The study documents cultural heritage resources of the people of Yala Local Government Area with a view to assessing their potentials for Tourism development in Cross River State. The findings reveal cultural heritage such as masquerade, new-yam festival, deities and shrines, and ceremonies. When properly managed, it can be used as community-based tourism, which can also foster unity among communities as well as create employment, and generate income for the local, which can therefore revitalize the community. However the challenges were identified to be theft, bush burning, looting, communal crisis, poor management.
Abstract: The objectives of the studies are to identify cultural heritage resources of the Yala people, the potentialities of those identified heritage resources for tourism development and the challenges of these identified cultural heritage resources for tourism development. This research adopted an ethnographic method, which applies qualitative and descri...
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Research Article
Rereading the Construction of Cultural Identities During the Colonial Era in Edward Said's Thought
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
11-17
Received:
25 May 2025
Accepted:
10 June 2025
Published:
30 June 2025
Abstract: The 14th century marked the beginning of the organizational formation of Western countries on a new basis. Nations such as England, France, Spain, and Portugal brought the seas under their control and swiftly embarked on exploitation and the subjugation of other peoples. The term "colonialism" literally means "to make prosperous" or "to cultivate," but in its conceptual usage, it refers to a condition of subordination or servitude of a society, country, or nation that is politically, economically, or culturally dominated by a more advanced society or nation. This research aimed to explore Edward Said's theory of Orientalism and analyze the relationship between power, knowledge, and colonialism in his works. The present research was conducted using a qualitative method and content analysis. The unit of analysis for this research is Edward Said's main works, which include (Orientalism, the role of the intellectual, culture and imperialism, and the world, text, critic). The findings showed that Said believes that Orientalism, as a tool of intellectual and cultural power, has weakened indigenous identities and created inferior identities against Western identities. Orientalism has also played a fundamental role in strengthening colonial policies and creating ideological identities to justify Western hegemony, and has ultimately led to the institutionalization of cultural self-destruction in colonial countries. In addition, the relationship between power and knowledge, especially through Orientalism, has paved the way for the continuation of colonialism and the reconstruction of Western hegemonic identities.
Abstract: The 14th century marked the beginning of the organizational formation of Western countries on a new basis. Nations such as England, France, Spain, and Portugal brought the seas under their control and swiftly embarked on exploitation and the subjugation of other peoples. The term "colonialism" literally means "to make prosperous" or "to cultivate,"...
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Mehran Bondori
