SESSION 1:
- Definition of cultural tourism
- An exercise on matching the notions with their definitions
SESSION 2
- PowerPoint presentation on Cultural Tourism industry and its impact on world economic
SESSION 3
- A reading comprehension exercise on the topic
SESSION 4
- Assigning the task and preparing presentations by each team
- Presenting the solutions of the students
SESSION 5
- Present the video ” BULGARIA - CULTURAL HERITAGE”
- A comprehension exercise on the topic of the video
SESSION 6
- Winner’s announcement and rewarding
Session 1: Definition of cultural tourism
Cultural Tourism (or culture tourism) is the subset of tourism concerned with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those people, their art, architecture, religion(s), and other elements that helped shape their way of life.
New words:
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New word
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Definition
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Bagpipe
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An instrument composed of a bag and pipes. The player blows air into the bag and it comes out of the pipes. Notes are changed by covering the holes of a pipe that is under the bag.
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Trade
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The action of buying and selling goods and services.
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Ecotourism
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Tourism directed towards exotic natural environments, intended to observe wildlife.
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Folklore
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The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
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Orthodox
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Accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion.
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Sanctuary
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A holy place, a temple;
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Tomb
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A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.
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Memorial
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A statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event.
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Burial mound
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A heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.
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Martenitsa
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An adornment made of white and red yarn and worn on the wrist or pinned on the clothes.
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Task 1: Match words and their definitions and fill the answers in the table
Task 1: Match words and their definitions and fill the answers in the table
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Bagpipe
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A heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.
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Trade
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The traditional beliefs, customs, and stories of a community, passed through the generations by word of mouth.
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Ecotourism
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A statue or structure established to remind people of a person or event.
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Folklore
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The action of buying and selling goods and services.
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Orthodox
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An instrument composed of a bag and pipes. The player blows air into the bag and it comes out of the pipes. Notes are changed by covering the holes of a pipe that is under the bag.
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Sanctuary
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A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.
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Tomb
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An adornment made of white and red yarn and worn on the wrist or pinned on the clothes.
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Memorial
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Tourism directed towards exotic natural environments, intended to observe wildlife.
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Burial mound
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Accepting and closely following the traditional beliefs and customs of a religion.
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Martenitsa
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A holy place, a temple;
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Същото
SESSION 2: PowerPoint presentation on Cultural Tourism industry and its impact on world economic
Types of cultural tourism:
- Heritage tourism
- Cultural thematic routes
- Cultural city tourism, cultural tours
- Traditions, ethnic tourism
- Event and festival tourism
- Religious tourism, pilgrimage routes
- Creative culture, creative tourism
World heritage:
- World heritage sites were created by the UNESCO’s Convention Concerning The Protection Of The World Cultural And Natural Heritage adopted by the General Conference at its seventeenth session in Paris, 16 November 1972.
- Since this decision in 1972 by today the World Heritage List includes 936 properties both from cultural and natural heritage which the World Heritage Committee considers as having outstanding universal value. By 2011, this number is classified into 725 cultural, 183 natural and 28 mixed properties in 153 States Parties.
(http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/)
Thematic routes in cultural tourism
The thematic routes are such tourism products which row up natural or man-made attractions accessible by different transport forms around a chosen topic or theme.
City tourism
City tourism is an increasingly important area of economic activity
Traditions, ethnic tourism
Travel motivated by search for the first hand, authentic and sometimes intimate contact with people whose ethnic and /or cultural background is different from the tourists
Event and festival tourism
Cultural events and festivals play an important role in the formation and strengthening of cultural tourism in today’s tourism industry
Religious tourism, pilgrimage routes
Religious tourism and pilgrimage routes are the most ancient forms of tourism. If we take into consideration religion as a motivation we have to state that under religious tourism we understand the following activities:
- Visiting religious sites and monuments (churches, clusters, exhibition places)
- Taking part in religious events (holy days, religious cultural and music programmes, visiting religious persons)
- Pilgrimage
- Spiritual training (youth camps, missions etc.)
Creative culture, creative tourism
Travel directed towards an engaged and authentic experience, with participative learning in the arts, heritage, or special character of a place. It provides a connection with those who reside in this place and create this living culture.
Task 2: Read the texts and match them with the correct photo and fill in the table below
Welcome to Bulgaria – an enchanting destination for all year round tourism. The mild climate, the beautiful and diverse nature, azure, fine, sandy beaches and the breathtaking mountain scenery create a diversity, which can rarely be seen on such a small territory. Numerous mineral water springs around the country provide excellent conditions for spa and wellness tourism. Wide range of tourism opportunities are offered in Bulgaria.
Rural tourism in Bulgaria
Bulgaria offers magnificent and breathtaking countryside, offering virgin nature and organic fruits and vegetables. The Bulgarian village is attractive all year round as each season has its own charm. Recently many family hotels and houses opened doors for tourists who want to relax in the pleasant atmosphere and crystal clear air in the Bulgarian rural resorts.
History tourism in Bulgaria
The geographical position of Bulgaria on the crossroad between the East and the West, where throughout history paths of world civilizations have crossed, is influenced to the country’s rich and colourful historical heritage.
Religion tourism and monasteries in Bulgaria
Bulgaria has a great number of monasteries situated over the unapproachable peaks or enclosed by mountains and surrounded by incredible nature. The Bulgarian monasteries are unique, because of their rich architecture, icons and wall paintings, as well as with the legends and sagas, bringing a mythical outlook to some of them.
- Wine Tourism in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is famous for its traditional wine grape varieties. The country’s climate, landscape and soils are exceptional for vine – growing and winemaking. According to the different soils and climate conditions, the country is divided into several wine- growing and winemaking regions, each with particular grape varieties and wines.
Customs and traditions in Bulgaria
If you’re eager to get immersed in rural Bulgarian lifestyle, the hosts are more than happy to oblige, from unveiling the secrets of loom weaving, knitting and other crafts to entertaining you with folk tales, songs and dances. For some outdoors action, the eco-trails through surrounding mountains are a true hiking, cycling and horse-riding playground.