Many people argue that cultural traditions might be ruined when used as a money-making attraction for tourists, while others say that it is the only way to preserve these traditions.
On the one hand, the option to the expansion in cultural tourism has several profound effects. Firstly, uncontrolled mass tourism can damage cultural heritage sites irreversibly.
For example, in the caves of Ha Long Bay, international and domestic tourists have destructive behaviors such as carving their names on rocks, and sticking chewing gum on rocks,…As a result, this problem has caused irreparable damage. Moreover, the growth of tourism has resulted in the deterioration of the environment and the demolishing of natural resources, due to poor awareness of tourists when littering and not sorting garbage, it pollutes the air and water resources.
On the other hand, I assert that utilizing cultural traditions for tourism can serve as a means of preserving them. With the increasing number of both domestic and international tourists, there exists a pressing need for financial resources dedicated to the restoration and conservation of heritage sites. Without adequate funding, many culturally significant locations may languish in a state of neglect. Additionally, this creates a source of income for local people. This not only creates a source of income for the local people, but also the local people can present the history and promote cultural values so that tourists can understand more deeply. This encourages the revival of traditions and restores heritage sites and monuments.
In conclusion, while some maintain that traditions can be destroyed if they are used for money-making purposes, I believe it can be a great way to preserve cultural traditions because some traditions need financial resources to maintain. However, this is not the only way to maintain traditional values as the government can also take responsibility by providing financial assistance.