Application of Existing Cultural Frameworks in the Design of a Cultural Place: A Case Study of Meghalaya

摘要

Travelers are always in search of destinations whose charm can enthrall them leaving a feeling of belongingness to the place. Cultural tourism is one of the many forms of tourism that has made its way to give travelers a sense of attachment toward the destination. In this regard, a few tourist destinations lack the ability to portray and display their culture. The subject matter is to find out what could be the best way to deliver information about the place, its culture, and lifestyle in a space. A case study has been done on the state of Meghalaya to find out how the tourists visiting the place and natives relate with each other and how the tourists perceive the place. From the data collected, the results showed that cultural exposure is still lacking in the state and the tourists are interested to learn and acquire knowledge about the natives' lifestyle and tradition.