In the north-west of Japan, on the island of Sado, the historic center of Aiwaka with its gold and silver mining park constitutes an important tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Many archival documents tell more than 400 years of history through the work of miners, the cultivation of rice, and the activity of artisans in the construction of traditional houses. A unique cultural heritage in the world where traditions and production activities are still closely linked to the territory. On this island, the historic center of Aikawa and the mining park give life to a great “temple of culture” where ancient traditions meet and dialogue with modernity and innovation of different historical periods. The purpose of the contribution is the historical description as well as the analysis of the project for the conservation of this particular cultural heritage that is awaiting inscription in the list of world heritage sites. In addition, the contribution aims to open a comparison and a dialogue between Western culture and Eastern culture on the different meanings of “historic center” and also on the methods of intervention for the conservation of heritage in dialogue with the needs of the communities.
Japón: Isla de Sado. Sasagawa. La Isla de Sado en Japón: Templo de la Cultura Tradicional y del Patrimonio Minero
Olimpia Niglio
2024-01-01
Abstract
In the north-west of Japan, on the island of Sado, the historic center of Aiwaka with its gold and silver mining park constitutes an important tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Many archival documents tell more than 400 years of history through the work of miners, the cultivation of rice, and the activity of artisans in the construction of traditional houses. A unique cultural heritage in the world where traditions and production activities are still closely linked to the territory. On this island, the historic center of Aikawa and the mining park give life to a great “temple of culture” where ancient traditions meet and dialogue with modernity and innovation of different historical periods. The purpose of the contribution is the historical description as well as the analysis of the project for the conservation of this particular cultural heritage that is awaiting inscription in the list of world heritage sites. In addition, the contribution aims to open a comparison and a dialogue between Western culture and Eastern culture on the different meanings of “historic center” and also on the methods of intervention for the conservation of heritage in dialogue with the needs of the communities.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
