Our group’s area of focus is cultural tourism. Culture tourism can be defined as a branch of tourism that allows travelers to experience and learn the cultural values and lifestyle of local communities through rituals, activities, art, architecture, religion, music and much more.
People in the group: Jose, Shade, Sabiha, D’Asia
Some of the observations that were made while visiting the Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo that relate towards cultural tourism was the significance of how things changed from ancient time. The restaurants that are surrounded in the area. The activities that are provided and the beautiful landscape that brings out the culture of New York City.
Activities
Hindu Lamp Ceremony
People will get the opportunity to learn about an important and beautiful Hindu Aarti ceremony done for peace and harmony. One is allowed to make their own palm leaf lamp to release in the East River. This is done as a symbol to display gratitude and to ask for protection from the mother river. To complete the ceremony, people are invited to listen to a traditional music.
Granite Prospect
Granite Prospect is located on Pier 1 and is an iconic feature of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Granite Prospect relates to cultural tourism because the place host many events to help individuals learn about local culture through activities such as wedding ceremonies, watching performances like Romeo and Juliet and discussing literature through the event “Books Beneath the Bridge”
Navy YardThe Brooklyn Navy yard, a shipbuilding site is now a vast, modern park. The park offers tours and exhibitions at the BLDG 92. The “Brooklyn Navy Yard: past, present & future” tour exhibits the history and culture of the yard. The Brooklyn Navy Yard includes the Rooftop Reds, the first rooftop winery and Brooklyn Grange, a large rooftop farm.
Waterfront Museum
The museum offers tours and exhibitions to promote and preserve the historic and cultural heritage of the water way in Brooklyn. Access to waterfront piers and gardens providing view of Lady Liberty.
