FUTURIST FORUM DESIGN & ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP
LOOK AGAIN SEGOVIA, SPAIN
UJAL YASMEEN ANU MARAWAN FARES
URBAN ISSUE The growth of tourism can be attributed to a number of factors including improvements in transportation, increases in disposable income, and attraction awareness. The tourist industry offers a number of benefits to countries by providing local residents with jobs and contributing to GDP, but also brings social issues such as the dilution of culture and identity. A possible solution to this issue would be to create a platform for local residents to embrace and display everyday life and the changing culture outside of the initial tourist attraction. This could be implemented anywhere in the world by allowing the local community to define their culture for themselves and curate spaces which inform those important aspects of them.
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CINEMA & THEATRE Theatre and cinema is an even lesser known aspect of Segovian culture even to local residents. The Muestra de Cine Europeo Ciudad de Segovia is a film festival and cinematographic contest that brings independent and feature films from over 107 countries to the residents of Segovia and the surrounding area. The Fundaciรณn Caja Segovia is an organization which develops projects, programs and actions in the province of Segovia that contribute to the progress, well-being and improvement of the quality of life of Segovians. Do you feel like there is a lack of experimental theatre?
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NATURE The geography and landscape of Segovia is perfect for photography. Local residents enjoy the peaceful hiking trails throughout the region and encourage tourists to explore the nature specific to Segovia. Residents also spend summers in the villages and farms with family and cows.
Based on previous questions, Its important to stay in the villages in summer, what do you usually do in the villages?
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MUSIC & DANCE While Segovia may seem quiet at first glance, music is an important part of life. The traditional dance, Las Jotas Segovianas, can be seen in festivals and weddings. Lyrical advice on life and relationships are accompanied by light melodies of traditional instruments - dulzainas, lutes, and bandurrias.
How often do you experience the traditional music and dance?
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FOOD & BARS Historically in Spanish cities and towns, Plaza Mayor was the gathering place for all residents to socialize with one another. However, culture is ever changing and social gatherings have moved to smaller restaurants and bars throughout the city. Segovians spend an average of 10 hours/week in bars.
Where do you usually interact with locals?
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PLAY GROUND As one moves through the streets of the city, they fall upon many smaller plazas with benches and occasionally children’s playground equipment. These small plazas are more than open space, but rather serve to cultivate connectivity and interaction between residents.
Where would you normally like to work out or exercise?
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