A Life Cycle Model for Aboriginal Arts Performance in Tourism: Perspectives on Authenticity

This paper suggests a life cycle model for aboriginal arts performance in tourism related situations from the perspective of authenticity. It is proposed that aboriginal arts performance is subject to a change and potential revitalisation process which consists of five stages: (1) the primordial sta...

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Published in:	Journal of sustainable tourism Vol. 14; no. 6; pp. 545 - 561
Main Authors:	Xie, Philip Feifan, Lane, Bernard
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Clevedon Taylor & Francis Group 15-11-2006 Multilingual Matters Ltd
Subjects:	aboriginal arts performance Authenticity cultural life cycles Life cycles Management of change Native peoples Performance art Studies Tourism
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Summary:	This paper suggests a life cycle model for aboriginal arts performance in tourism related situations from the perspective of authenticity. It is proposed that aboriginal arts performance is subject to a change and potential revitalisation process which consists of five stages: (1) the primordial state; (2) increasing involvement; (3) situational adaptations; (4) revitalisation; and (5) management for change, conservation or decline. The paper also examines the existing literature concerning authenticity in the field of tourism. It is designed to help understand and manage the increasingly complex world in which aboriginal arts can decline, survive or change.
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ISSN:	0966-9582 1747-7646
DOI:	10.2167/jost601.0