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Locals’ perspectives on the role of tourism in the preservation of a diaspora language: the case of Veneto in Mexico

Locals’ perspectives on the role of tourism in the preservation of a diaspora language: the case... In recent years, there has been growing research interest in the role of tourism for the preservation and revitalization of minority languages. However, scant attention has been given to the diaspora language, a different type of minority language spoken by people dispersed from their place of origin. The present study aims to address this gap by exploring through 17 semistructured interviews, the perspectives of local people from the Italian community of Chipilo in Mexico regarding the potential use of tourism for the maintenance of Veneto. Findings reveal that tourism is relevant for preserving the diaspora language due to its potential to strengthen local pride and sense of identity through promoting the language to tourists and fostering cultural bonds between the community and its historic homeland. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change Taylor & Francis

Locals’ perspectives on the role of tourism in the preservation of a diaspora language: the case of Veneto in Mexico

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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Copyright
© 2021 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
ISSN
1747-7654
eISSN
1476-6825
DOI
10.1080/14766825.2021.1937192
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Abstract

In recent years, there has been growing research interest in the role of tourism for the preservation and revitalization of minority languages. However, scant attention has been given to the diaspora language, a different type of minority language spoken by people dispersed from their place of origin. The present study aims to address this gap by exploring through 17 semistructured interviews, the perspectives of local people from the Italian community of Chipilo in Mexico regarding the potential use of tourism for the maintenance of Veneto. Findings reveal that tourism is relevant for preserving the diaspora language due to its potential to strengthen local pride and sense of identity through promoting the language to tourists and fostering cultural bonds between the community and its historic homeland.

Journal

Journal of Tourism and Cultural ChangeTaylor & Francis

Published: Jul 4, 2022

Keywords: minority languages; diaspora languages; intangible cultural heritage; sustainable tourism; Chipilo

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