The Linkage of Temporary Arts and Tourism Development in Kiribati

The linkage of contemporary arts and tourism development in Kiribati

Kiribati has unique products and services that can be offered to the tourism sector.

1. contemporary art is a mixture of local traditional knowledge and art and craft skills and global cultures (mostly western). There are many examples of contemporary arts across Kiribati is the form of pop culture (music styles, visual arts).

2. contemporary art is vital to the tourism sector as it can be used by the I-Kiribati to provide quality products, services & experiences to the tourists

3. contemporary arts can provide economic opportunities especially that of youth.

4. contemporary art also promotes the popular and expressive forms of Kiribati culture,

Examples of traditional and contemporary arts in Kiribati

Kiribati traditional dancers entertaining                 

guests in a function

Kiribati contemporary dancers performing for a crowd

Traditional Visual art and Handicraft:                               

Kiribati warriors 'armor' on display                    Kiribati contemporary visual art by local artist

Contemporary dancing - Break-dancing -                         Kiribati traditional "kuaea" (Performing art)-

in Kiribati during 2015 Independence celebrat                   string band - during rehearsal 

Contemporary music in Kiribati by 'Ruff Dogs'             Traditional handicraft ;"Made in Kiribati"

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