05/29/2025
Whats on my mind... BPHA Heritage followers...
These are the three books I will donate to BPHA to have in our Crawfest Silent auction on June 7, 2025
They are all very informative about the Folklife and Culture of the Atchafalaya Basin, Bayou Pigeon, Pierre Part and Belle River area.
Between the 3 of them, there is over 1350 pages of information, over 1000 pictures, maps, and illustrations, and over 100.000 words.
Everything you should want to know about our heritage and culture...
Why we should care about our BPHA museum
The Heritage Cycle, is a model developed by Simon Thurley in 2005, outlines a process through which people engage with cultural heritage.
It provides a clear framework for how understanding leads to valuing, which leads to caring and, ultimately, to enjoyment—a continuous cycle of cultural appreciation and preservation.
Three Types of Cultural Heritage
Tangible Cultural Heritage refers to physical artifacts that are created, maintained, and passed down through generations. These include monuments, buildings, artistic works, tools, and other objects with cultural, historical, or artistic value.
Intangible Cultural Heritage encompasses the living expressions and traditions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to future generations. This includes language, oral traditions, rituals, crafts, music, recipes, and skills—everything that shapes a community’s identity and way of life.
Natural Heritage includes landscapes, flora, and fauna that hold cultural, spiritual, or historical significance. These natural elements are often deeply tied to the identity and lifestyle of a region’s people.
The Heritage Cycle a Detailed Explanation?
Understanding:
People begin by learning about cultural heritage—its meaning, importance, and role in shaping communities.
Valuing:
Through understanding, people begin to appreciate and recognize the significance of heritage.
Caring:
Appreciation naturally leads to action—volunteering, preservation efforts, support for museums and cultural programs, and advocating for protective policies.
Enjoying:
As individuals participate in these activities, they find fulfillment and pride, which deepens their connection to heritage.
Looping Back:
This enjoyment encourages even deeper learning and engagement, creating a powerful and ongoing cycle of heritage preservation.
