With globalization and modern progress, many cultures around the globe are at risk of losing their culture. Is tourism the cause or can properly managed tourism, in fact, be the answer?
Watch the videos below for examples of cultural disappearance where tourism plays an important role.
For nearly 700 years, the shrimpers of Oostduinkerke, Belgium, have been training draft horses to help them pursue the local catch. Typically weighing more than 2,000 pounds, these horses are well suited to the task of carrying fisherman through the cold waters of the North Sea. Yet despite its historical importance, Oostduinkerke is the last place on Earth using this traditional form of fishing. Currently, just 19 or so fisherman continue the practice.
Watch the video on the left to learn more.