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This document outlines the process of conducting a cultural mapping report for a research project. Cultural mapping is defined as systematically identifying, recording, classifying and analyzing a community's cultural resources and assets. It traces the historical, economic, social and geographical significance of a site. The cultural mapping process involves three main steps - framing the mapping exercise, conducting the mapping process, and evaluating the site. Framing involves determining the goals, scope and approach. The mapping process consists of recording tangible and intangible cultural data through methods like interviews, observations and archival research. Data is then synthesized through layering maps, images and other information. Evaluation assesses the cultural character, significance and provides a SWOT analysis with planning

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This document outlines the process of conducting a cultural mapping report for a research project. Cultural mapping is defined as systematically identifying, recording, classifying and analyzing a community's cultural resources and assets. It traces the historical, economic, social and geographical significance of a site. The cultural mapping process involves three main steps - framing the mapping exercise, conducting the mapping process, and evaluating the site. Framing involves determining the goals, scope and approach. The mapping process consists of recording tangible and intangible cultural data through methods like interviews, observations and archival research. Data is then synthesized through layering maps, images and other information. Evaluation assesses the cultural character, significance and provides a SWOT analysis with planning

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Writing a Cultural Mapping

Report
SBEL 4476 Topical Study 2016/ 2017 (SEM 1)
Research methodology: Cultural mapping
Bachelor Degree project report

Prepared by:LeeYL
Research method : Cultural Mapping
What is cultural mapping?
• Cultural mapping is a systematic approach to identifying, recording, classifying and
analysing a community’s cultural resources or cultural assets that traced the
historical, economic, social, geographical significance of a site (Pillai, 2013 and
Rashid, 2015).
• It has been recognized by UNESCO as a crucial tool and technique in preservingthe
world's intangible and tangible cultural assets (cited from UNESCOBangkok, n.d.).

The uses of cultural mapping? Select what to map ?


• Historical assessment
• Mapping assets (location anddistribution
• Exploring cultural identity
of Tangible & intangible culturalitem).
• Community resource management
• Mapping resources (data basedof persons,
• Cultural planning
organisation, businesses, institutions and
• Planning for sustainable development
etc.)
• Mapping concepts (intangibleelements
Themes of cultural mapping such as: identity, values, beliefs &
• Anthropological, archaeological, philosophy)
genealogical, linguistic, sociological, • Mapping systems (social, economic and
topographic, musicological, environmental dimension of an inhabited
botanical and etc. site /ecological system)
Cultural mapping procedure
Tangibleelements
• Man-made elements
• Natural environments
1 Framing of mappingexercise •
•
Documents and records
Products
• Functional Item
• People
Intangible elements
• Histories/ memories
• Identities
• Knowledge
•
2 Process of Mapping •
Expressions/ practices
Aesthetics
• Human organisation
• Processes and procedures
• Attitudes and behaviors
• Values
• Belief/ philosophies

Assessment
3 Evaluation • Todetermine the significant of a site,
community and cultural vitality.
• Analysis of people, places, and environments.
Figure 1.1 : Cultural mappingprocedures
(Pillai, 2013)
1.) Framing a cultural mapping exercise

Framing of mappingexercise  Site description/ brief


 Rationale for mapping?
 Who will need to usethe
data ?
 How will the data be
Obtain mapping brief used?
 When will the data be
used?

Inspect & profile thesite  Checklist: site history,


land use, built
environment and etc.

 The community,
Engage with stakeholders manager/ planner of the
site; users of the site

Establish goal & objectives  The goal and outputs

Determine scale & Determine Approach, Determine data Determine scale &
scope of mapping tools & techniques management & partners timeframe, cost & output

Figure 1.2 : Framing exercise (Pillai, 2013)


2.) Process of mapping

Process of mapping

 Data recording: collect and visualise

Data recording data (the form of database,


pictorial, graphic, audio, video, or
statistic.

 Layering approach
a) (Integrating /layering of multi-
information such as maps, images, audio
recordings, 3D models, maps, GISmap
Data Synthesis etc.

 System approach
Figure 1.3 : Steps in process of mapping(Pillai, 2013). a) Not visible (procedure, method and
process)
b) Investigate historical/ social/ spiritual/
phenomenon.
3.) Evaluation

Evaluation of this site

Assess cultural character& SWOT analysis & recommendation


significance for planning strategies

• Historical value SWOT Analysis


• Scientific value • S- Assessing internalstrength
• Economic value • W- Assessinginternal
• Social value weakness
• Spiritual value • O- Assessing internal/external
• Aesthetic value opportunities
• T-Assessing internal/external
threats.

Figure 1.4 : Steps in Evaluation of the site(Pillai, 2013)


Example 1: Mapping historical significance of thesite
Recording historicalcommunity Recording history of landuse
Table 1.1: Sample directory of trade documents

Fig 1.5: Kelly map showing the market site


(source:www.visiomsofpenang.com.my/)
Example 1: Mapping historical significance of thesite

Recording
historical
documents

Fig 1.6: Historical timeline showing land use of market site.

Fig 1.7: Types and locations of Fig 1.8: Historical building types and style.
historical buildings.
Example 1: Mapping historical significance of the site
Recording historical buildings: core market buildings & shop houses

Old shophouses
Fig 1.9: Layout of core market building
Example 1: Mapping historical significance of thesite
Synthesis data : layering of communities, land use and buildings

Fig 1.10: Map of Early Migration to George town


Table 1.2: Layering approach to show connectivity between migration history
timeline and architectural timeline
Example 02:Mapping commercial social and religious significance of thesite

Recording
use of the sitefor
Commercial
activities

Compilation of
memories
recollected by the
community andsite
survey

Fig 1.11: Site plan showing commercial activities on street, in Shophouses


and inside the marketbuilding.
Example 02: cultural mapping

Recording
use of the site for Commercial
activities

Fig 1.12: Layout of the core market buildingand Photograph: illustrate stall market&
extensions
trading activities
Example 02: cultural mapping
Observation & handdrawing Street and commercialactivities

Data recorded
via observation and
photography
Recording
Use of the sitefor
social activities

Fig 1.12: Social Meeting spaces


Recording
Use of Building and streetfor
religiousActivities

Fig 1.13: Hungry Ghost Festival


Synthesis
data:
Connecting commercial,
social & religiousspace

Fig 1.14: Layering approach to reveal connectivity of space and use at Marketsite
Example 03: Mapping cultural and economicsignificance

Recording the food and beveragebusiness

Fig 1.15: Location of markets in relations torestaurant and coffee Fig 1.16: Location of markets in relations to streethawkers
shops.
Example 03: Mapping cultural andeconomic significance

Fig 1.15: Value-added services provided by traditional markets

Fig 1.16: System approach to reveal connectivity of sample market


product to culinary identity of place.
Example 03: SWOT analysis & planningrecommendations

Table 1.3: SWOTanalysis for the socialdimension Table 1.4: SWOTanalysis for the economicdimension
References

Pillai, J. (2013). Cultural mapping: A guide to understanding place, community and continuity.
Strategic Information and Research Development Centre.

Rashid, M. S.A. (2015). Understanding the Past for a Sustainable Future: Cultural Mapping of Malay
Heritage. Procedia-Social and Behavioural Sciences, 170, 10-17.

UNESCOBangkok (n.d.). Tool for Safeguarding culture. Retrieved on September 23, 2016,
http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/tools-and-resources/tools-for-safeguarding-
culture/culturalmapping/

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