community-based heritage management

Community-based heritage management is a collaborative approach where local communities actively participate in preserving, protecting, and interpreting cultural heritage. It recognizes the community's deep connection to their history and traditions, empowering them to make decisions about how their heritage sites, artifacts, and customs are maintained and shared. This approach fosters sustainable preservation, ensures that cultural practices are respected and continued, and enhances local pride and identity. By involving community members, heritage management becomes more authentic, inclusive, and responsive to local needs, balancing cultural significance with practical conservation efforts.