Key Characteristics of Multicultural Festivals: A Critical Review of the Literature

While multicultural festivals have become a significant feature of multicultural societies, offering a distinct and valuable experience for visitors, few studies have considered their role in contemporary social settings. This article outlines the key characteristics of multicultural festivals by dr...

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Published inEvent management Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 93 - 101
Main Authors Lee, Insun Sunny, Arcodia, Charles, Lee, Timothy Jeonglyeol
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Putnam Valley Cognizant Communication Corporation 01.03.2012
Subjects
Cultural Celebration
Cultural Expression
Cultural Identity
Festivals
Multicultural Festival
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Social Interaction
Tourism
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Summary:While multicultural festivals have become a significant feature of multicultural societies, offering a distinct and valuable experience for visitors, few studies have considered their role in contemporary social settings. This article outlines the key characteristics of multicultural festivals by drawing upon literature from a range of disciplines to clearly conceptualize their role. The article concludes that such festivals play a particularly significant role engendering multiculturalism in outwardly diverse social contexts. It contributes, in turn, to further comprehension of the importance of such festivals in contemporary social contexts characterized by growing ethnic diversity.
Bibliography:1525-9951(20120301)16:1L.93;1-
ISSN:1525-9951
DOI:10.3727/152599512X13264729827758