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Web Technologies for Cultural Heritage: Digital Storytelling and Participatory Platforms
Abstract
Web technologies have taken over as they are instrumental to cultural heritage preservation and promotion. This chapter discusses the uses of digital storytelling and participatory platforms to be engaged with communities, to share historical knowledge, and to promote cultural expression. It searches the tools and approaches of developing interactive and immersive environments that help users to become connected to heritage content. The chapter also talks of the benefits of participatory platform where users can come with their stories, pictures and share their local history and therefore preserving the culture is a collaborative and participatory process. Examples of good practice in the digital humanities are found at case studies in museums, archives and grassroots initiatives. The problem of digital access, content authenticity, and long term preservation is also touched upon. Finally, the strategies are proposed on how it is possible to develop culturally sensitive, user friendly, and sustainable digital heritage projects through the usage of web technologies.
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