Bos, Lisa (2023) Influence of festivals on place identity: A case study about Sneek and Sneekweek. Bachelor thesis.
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Abstract
This research investigates the influence of festivals on place identity. The festival Sneekweek in Sneek is the case study for this research. Festivals are used for placemaking, with a goal of enhancing the sense of place of inhabitants (Brownett & Evans, 2020). The sense of place among the inhabitants is a defining factor of the place identity (Adams, 2013). This research attempts to fill the research gap regarding the impact of festivals on the sense of place among inhabitants (Lau & Li, 2015). Quantitative research has been conducted by surveying inhabitants of Sneek, followed by a statistical analysis. The findings suggest that the festival is a prominent aspect of the place identity of Sneek. However, it does not enhance inhabitants with Sneek, which means that Sneekweek does not make the inhabitants feel involved with Sneek. A limitation of this study is the probability sample. Future research should focus on the motivations behind the role of Sneekweek in place identity and the lack of involvement of the inhabitants.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Human Geography and Planning |
| Supervisor: | Boumans, B.M. |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2023 11:50 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2023 11:50 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4232 |
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