This is a reminder for the forthcoming conference:
Journeys of Expression VII
Celebrating the Edges of the World: Tourism and Festivals of the Coast and Sea
February 29 - March 1 2008
Venue: University of Iceland, Reykjavík
Conference organisers:
Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change/ Leeds Metropolitan University and the Geography Department/ University of Iceland
Conference partners:
International Festivals and Events Association Europe (IFEA); and Visit Reykjavík
In association with:
Icelandic Tourism Research Institute; Holar University College/ Iceland; and the University of Akureyri/ Iceland
A variety of excellent abstract were already submitted by academics from over 15 countries. However, we still welcome late submissions until 11th January 2008. Abstracts should focus on the following themes:
· Ritual and festivity in the liminal spaces of the seaside
· Festivals and performances of ocean produce
· Worshipping the Gods of the sea and associated touristic commodification
· The role of festivals in the development, decline and regeneration of seaside resort areas
· Encounters between natural and cultural worlds
· Fishing festivals in times of abundance and scarcity
· Port and harbour festivals as celebrations of cosmopolitanism
· Cruise ports and cultural events
· Maritime celebrations of shipping and 'sea-power'
In the tradition of the Journeys of Expression conference series, we wish to encourage an interdisciplinary debate on the suggested themes and welcome paper proposals from academics from various disciplinary backgrounds including: tourism studies, geography, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, history, art, architecture, marine archaeology, politics, etc.
If you wish to submit a paper proposal, please send a 300-word abstract with full address and institutional affiliation details as an electronic file to Dr. Philip Long (p.e.long@leedsmet. ac.uk). The final deadline for the reception of abstracts is 11th January 2008.
Please find information on conference registration etc at http://www.tourism- culture.com/
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Daniela Carl
Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change
Faculty of Arts & Society
Leeds Metropolitan University
Old School Board
Calverley Street
Leeds
LS1 3ED
UK
phone +44 (0)113- 283 8541
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