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include various types of fine arts together with
other cultural expressions to make them more
broadly appealing. There are many examples of
these, such as the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.
This festival features not only displays of art but
also other forms of craftwork, music, pageants,
ceremonial military formations, and other cul-
tural attractions.
Music and Dance
The expression and resources of a country
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are among its most appealing and enjoy-
able aspects. In fact, in some countries or states
the music is a major source of enjoyment and
satisfaction to visitors. Hawaii, Mexico, Haiti,
Spain, various sections of the continental United
States, and the Balkans are examples.
Resort hotels, particularly, can bring to the
guests opportunities for enjoyment of local music
at its best. Evening entertainment programs,
concerts, recordings, and sound reproduction systems all aid in presenting this aspect of the art
of the country. Community concerts, parades, and welcoming ceremonies are appreciated by visitors.
DVDs, CDs, and digital or tape recordings that the visitor can purchase provide another effective
means of keeping in touch with the culture of a particular area.
Ethnic dancing is another exciting and appealing aspect of a country's culture. The color, costumes,
music, setting, and skill of forms and execution add to the appeal. Almost all countries have native or
ethnic dancing. Local shows, nightclubs, and community programs present additional opportunities.
Notable examples of dance as a cultural
expression are those of Polynesian dancers, the
Ballet Folklorico of Mexico, the Russian ballet,
folk dances of the Eastern European countries,
dances of many African nations, Thai dancing, the
Kabuki dancers of Japan, and Philippine country
dancing.
music
Handicraft
To satisfy tourists, gifts and souvenirs offered for
sale should be handcrafted or manufactured in the
country or region where the purchase is made.
There is much dissatisfaction in purchasing a craft
article that you later discover was made in another
country thousands of miles away. There is no
substitute for genuineness. If the locally produced
article is useful and appealing, it should be made
available in conveniently located shops. A visit to
shops where
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craftsmen lovingly carved
and painted temple
statuary that commands
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products for sale are
actually being made is another effective form of
guest entertainment.
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