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Culture & Tourism Episode CLV- 156

Etnia Nativa facilitates cultural awareness, education
and safeguards Aruba’s heritage by elevating each
reader into an island keeper state of mind. Be encour-
aged to discover in every episode the true native ef-
fect, live it, get more reasons to love Aruba behind the
beaches and liven up your stay in an incredibly won-
derful way.

Our main objective is to educate and spread awarenes
among our readers. Because when you love and value
that little you have, the greatest desire is to protect it.
In this episode we propose to contaminated you with
a good predisposition to share our concern in conserv-
ing your fragile tiny but marvelouse destination.
Did you know that during most of the 20th century,
tourism and culture were viewed separately. Cultural
resources were considered part of the cultural heritage
of each country and were related to the education he
way of life of the local population. At the same time,
tourism was seen as a leisure-related activity, separate
from the daily life and culture of the local population.
This concept gradually changed and from the 1980s,
“cultural tourism” came to be seen as an important
source of economic development for many turistics
destinations. It is time to realize that we must end substituted by cheaper imported labor
Etnia Nativa knows that culture and tourism have a overexploitation. This way of doing busi- force, add to that the fears destruction
mutually beneficial relationship which can strengthen ness has proven to feed disastrous re- of nature, archaeological sites and our
the attractiveness and competitiveness of Aruba since sults. ecosystems, the dramatic demograph-
culture is an increasingly important element of the tour- Motivating the visitor to discover the ic growth and influx of migrants and ille-
ism product as it creates distinctiveness in a crowded material, intellectual, spiritual and emo- gal aliens. All this devalues the quality of
global marketplace. tional characteristics of their travel des- service; elevates taxes, affects spend-
Our island is a fragil tourist destination by nature, so we tination, guiding them to learn and live ing, the economy and life as a whole.
need to take in consideration the iminent and destruc- extraordinary native cultural experi- Certain aspects such as the commit-
tive treads of an an out of hand demographic explo- ences which encourages local heritage ment to environmental sustainabil-
tion versus thiny islnds geo-physical capasity and limi- preservation. ity and an innovative approach frame
tations. Etnia Nativa is a trendsetting entrepe- works of conscious practices offers
The most important element is to create awareness of neur in cultural toursim emphasizing on highly relevants that should be consid-
our assets which could be lost without ever knowing issues such as loyal return visitor com- ered.
of their existence, redefine the product destination, re- plaints, native Aruban`s dissatisfaction However, it is important to bear in mind
spect local essences of existing cultural aspects and with product saturation. Loss of charm that Cultural Tourism must be carried
all native species, since these are at risk of becoming from the moment the Aruban friendli- out in a sustainable way and through
extinct. ness in services and attention has been strategies that identifies relevant actors,
opportunities of the land, the cultural
resources and the elaboration of an op-
erational plan that generates the great-
est possible benefit for the community.
If you love Aruba its origins and its cul-
tural heritage, be part of the exclusive
visitors of Etnia Nativa: a cozy museum/
home.q

Etnia Nativa a private residential houses
collections of native art, archaeological
artifacts and historic furniture, while the
facilities themselves are the result of the
transformation of recycled materials.

Meet Anthony Croes, our columnist at
his home! Book your visit Whatsapp +
297 592 2702- or mail: etnianativa03@
gmail.com