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International Conference on Heritage as Soft Power: Recent submissions

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Building a data warehousing system to increase sustainability of the archeological tourism sector

Ranasinghe, R.A.N.N.; Withanachchi, Chandana (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

The Archeological tourism has developed throughout the world as an important segment of tourism industry. The importance of development in archeological heritage tourism is to boost the standard of living by attracting ...
Historically valuable Dutch plate in the library of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Nishanthi, Menaka (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

The Dutch who arrived in Sri Lanka for the first time in 1602 AD were working to oust the Portuguese who were ruling the coastal provinces of Sri Lanka. At that time, the Portuguese were looking to take over the entire ...
Ancient Buddhist route: Pataliputra to Nepal

Ara, Prof. Badara (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Even though Ancient Bihar is not the birthplace of Buddha, it is closely associated with the rise and development of Buddhism. It was the training ground of Gautama Buddha after he became a wondering ascetic, and it was ...
Heritage as soft power: A critical analysis of foreign policy of India

Keer, Renu (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

In the foreign policy context, soft power and heritage have become important as a tool of diplomacy for states as hard power. It promotes intercultural dialogue, which is essential to counter the multiple challenges to the ...
Impacts of cultural heritage tourism at UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka

Wickramaratne, K.A. D. I.; Shalinika, I.S. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Cultural tourism is the sub category of tourism that is concerned with the traveler's engagement with a country or region's culture, specifically the lifestyle of the people in those geographical areas, the history of those ...
The discovery of ancient sites at Kathua & Samba districts in Jammu and Kashmir: A preliminary study

Sharma, Rajesh (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

The present research paper draws attention towards the recently discovered ancient and archaeological sites in Samba, a district in the strife torn Indian state of jammu and Kashmir. This aim of this study is to show how ...
Analyzing the “Soft Power” of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine

Kapoor, Sindhu (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Jammu is fortunate to be the important seat of shaktism in India, with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi attracting not less than 70 -80 lakh pilgrims from around the globe. Mata Vaishno Devi’s shrine is located in a cave of the ...
UNESCO exercise soft power through software:A study of the WINISIS software in documenting cultural heritage sites

Sahi, Vikram Singh Vikram Singh (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

This paper aims to discuss how the WINISIS software which is developed by UNESCO can be used for documenting the heritage sites worldwide with very little investment. This paper tries to explore how the searchable digital ...
Role of the “Soft Power” of a Museum

Widyarathne, Sanjeewani (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Joseph Nye introduced the concept of "soft power" in late 1980s. According to Nye, this is the ability to shape the preferences of others through appeal and attraction. Further he explained the currency of “Soft Power” is ...
Do the museums in Sri Lanka reach their full potential as Institutions of soft power or have they simply ignored its role in cultural diplomacy

Gajanayake, J.M.J.P. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

This paper articulates how Museums have been identified as Agents of Soft power and if this is accepted and followed by the Museums in Sri Lanka. The study is foregrounded on three national museums in Sri Lanka, namely, ...
Decoding and signifying the concept of generating the soft power embedded in crystalline stones as a prevailing feature of Sri Lankan heritage

Digoarachchi, Chirath Induma; Hettiarachchi, Geeth M.; Opatha, Imashi (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Throughout the history man is intuitively attracted to crystalline stones and it has been practising for years and still continues. Proving that, it started evolving from prehistoric period with the discovery of using ...
Important heritage of Pataliputra

Kumar, Dilip; Singh, Akhilesh Kumar (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

The capital of ancient Magadha Pātaliputra (Latitude: 25° 35' 11" N & Longitude: 85° 16' 31" E) is situated in the north bank of Ganga of modern Patna dist. of Bihar. Its ancient Sanskrit name was Kusumpura and Puṣpapura ...
Kalighat Pata - A contemporary art of Bengal: Role of museum to protect the future of past heritage

Das, Puspa (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Kalighat Pata was started around 18th Century at the beginning of the 20th Century. At present, Kalighat Pata belongs to Kalighat area of Kolkata where the famous Kali Temple is located. Earlier we have seen that Kalighat ...
Be ‘Grounded’ to soar high: Role of built heritage in soft power; A case of India

Asthana, Ananya (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

India’s rich cultural heritage plays a substantial part in its soft power quotient which has become an important tool in international diplomacy. Heritage promotes inter-cultural dialogue between countries and creates ...
Asoka: The pioneer of heritage in public diplomacy as soft power through the Dhammayattas

Singh, Priyasen (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Buddhism holds its roots in the heart of the Indian subcontinent. Lord Buddha, born in Lumbini travelled extensively throughout modern day Bihar, UP and Nepal; his meditations and preaching forming the pillars around which ...
A study of potentials and possibilities in promoting Pilikuttuwa archeological site for domestic and foreign visitors as a minor tourist attraction

Weerasinghe, M. D. T. (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

The heritage site “Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya” is an ancient Cave temple situated in Pilikuththuwa, Sri Lanka. This site is significant in several aspects due to its archaeological, religious, cultural and historical ...
Mauryan heritage with special reference to West Champaran in Bihar

Kumar, Manoj (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Mauryan Art plays an important role in Ancient Indian Art. During this era, the wonderful form of polish on stones and rock crafts were developed. Different kinds of art were developed properly and they received special ...
Exploring common maritime history and culture along the North and Southwest Bay of Bengal – Odisha, Bengal and Sri Lanka

Mukherji, Mithlesh Jayas (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Indo-Sri Lankan historical ties have commonly been viewed through the prism of various interactions of the Tamil States with either the Tamils in Sri Lanka or the Sinhalese. However, this does injustice to the deep and ...
Heritage for education purposes: A case study of Taxila valley

Khan, Muhammad Ashraf (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

Pakistan is a land of rich cultural heritage. It has an impressive architectural legacy spreading over a vast area and long tradition covering several periods from Mehr Garh to Indus Civilization and even to Gandhara ...
Heritage and environment: Its impact on economic growth and development in India

Sharma, Rajni; Sharma, Anu (Centre for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2019)

The heritage of India is truly enormous, encompassing a wealth of a structural and material heritage, diverse natural bounty and vibrant living culture of many communities and religions. Heritage is protected for its social, ...

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