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Challenges to cultural heritage interpretation and preservation at the Falemata'aga, the Museum of Samoa

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dc.contributor.author Bennett, Elizabeth
dc.date.accessioned 2021-12-03T02:07:18Z
dc.date.available 2021-12-03T02:07:18Z
dc.date.issued 2015
dc.identifier.citation Bennett, Elizabeth, "Challenges to Cultural Heritage Interpretation and Preservation at the Falemata’aga, the Museum of Samoa" (2015). Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection. Paper 2219. http://digitalcollections.sit.edu/isp_collection/2219 en_US
dc.identifier.uri ${sadil.baseUrl}/handle/123456789/1192
dc.description 34 pages en_US
dc.description.abstract The purpose of this study is to ascertain and analyze the challenges the Museum of Samoa faces in its efforts to preserve and interpret aspects of Samoan history and culture. The Museum strives to interpret and preserve Samoan culture. Samoan culture is still practiced today, but is impacted by globalization, climate change, and loss of skills such as oratory and knowledge of genealogies. Participant observation was conducted at the Museum of Samoa, as were interviews with relevant personnel. The challenges the Museum faces stem from Samoa’s status as a developing nation: education, healthcare, and infrastructure receive priority funding. Many people question the need for an institution for the preservation and interpretation of Samoan culture. However, the Museum has the potential to become a more relevant space for the continuity, discussions, and teaching of Samoa’s tangible and intangible culture. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher SIT Samoa: Pacific Communities and Social Change en_US
dc.subject Cultural anthropology en_US
dc.subject Anthropology en_US
dc.subject Public Administration en_US
dc.subject Museum en_US
dc.title Challenges to cultural heritage interpretation and preservation at the Falemata'aga, the Museum of Samoa en_US
dc.type Working Paper en_US


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