From poem and song to cultural diplomacy: challenges and opportunities for place branding and tourism promotion

Christina Linardaki () and Anastasia Aslanides
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Christina Linardaki: Advanced Media Institute
Anastasia Aslanides: Advanced Media Institute

Place Branding and Public Diplomacy, 2020, vol. 16, issue 4, No 3, 304-315

Abstract: Abstract The concept of place branding in this paper is examined in respect to place identity. More specifically, it is argued that poems and songs are cultural elements of place identity that can help in the place branding process. Poetry and especially that set to music offers a powerful cross-platform that enables communication among people, creating common understanding and bridging linguistic and cultural differences. Greece has reached a juncture where the sun and sea model, on which it had based its tourist campaign in the past, is not sufficient anymore. Thus, it must face the options of altering its current product. Towards this direction, the present paper focuses on poetry, lyrics, and song as viable alternatives that can help reformulate the country’s projected identity and image. Representative examples of Greek poetry in general and of Greek poetry set to music in particular are analyzed and examined in this vein.

Keywords: Place branding; Place identity; Poetry; Songs; Tourism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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