Journal article
Key characteristics of multicultural festivals: A critical review of the literature
Event Management, Vol.16(1), pp.93-101
2012
Abstract
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. © 2012 Cognizant Comm. Corp.
Details
- Title
- Key characteristics of multicultural festivals: A critical review of the literature
- Authors
- I S Lee (Author) - University of QueenslandC Arcodia (Author) - University of QueenslandTimothy J Lee (Author) - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
- Publication details
- Event Management, Vol.16(1), pp.93-101
- Publisher
- Cognizant Communication Corporation
- Date published
- 2012
- DOI
- 10.3727/152599512X13264729827758
- ISSN
- 1525-9951; 1525-9951
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2012 Cognizant Communication Corporation. The published version is reproduced here in accordance with the publisher's copyright policy.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451500002621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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