The 21st Century has seen the emergence and subsequent crisis of the Creative City
paradigm in which the broad scope of culture and heritage for urban branding has been …

City branding as produced by local governments has been widely recognized as a modern
version of government communication. Local governments convey attractive features of their …

The cultural dimension of politics is not secondary but rather a constitutive element of its
social dynamics and of the logic of power, which must be visualized to be effective. Some …

This open access book offers an interdisciplinary perspective and presents various case
studies on music as ICH, highlighting the importance and functionality of music to stimulating …

Fireworks are an integral part of celebrations in many cultures. However, their environmental
consequences have raised concerns. Despite many studies addressing the issue, there is …

Una de las aportaciones más significativas del trabajo de Antonio Ariño es su investigación
sobre el ritual festivo como dimensión central en la comprensión de las sociedades …

Las fiestas neotradicionales como las Fallas están siendo objeto de creciente atención por
su capacidad de definir roles y, con ello, por su peso en la reproducción o el impulso del …

There is a popular myth transferred from generation to generation related to the festivity of
the Valencian Fallas. During these days, it is traditional to throw pyrotechnic devices of all …

This article presents an overview of studies on women's participation in festive rituals and
cultural customs in Spain. Demands by women to participate in manifestations of what is …