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An Immersive Experience Proposal for the Otomi Culture Preservation
Chair: Bender, Stephen Cochair: Kim, Sujin
Otom culture is facing a s gn ficant loss of cultural practices because of the decline of popular interest that negatively impacts its inhabitants and the r qual ty of life, putting new generat ons at r sk and ncreasing the possibility of being eradicated.
However howcanweprotectandmanageaconstantly changingheritagethatispartof"liv ngculture"without trivializingit?Preservingitisaboutpassingonknowledge skills, and meaning. In other words, safeguarding focuses on theprocessesinvolvedintransmittingorcommunicating culturalheritagefromgenerationtogenerationratherthanon theproductionofitsconcretemanifestat ons.
This Pilot aims to prove the importance of the Otomi culture conservationaspartofnat onalident ty.Furthermore,the projectaimstoexplorehowimmersiveexperiencescan becomeatooltohelppreservetheOtomiculturebycreating an nteractiveexhibitionprogramthatblendsimmersive experiences with physical elements that convey the essence ofOtomiculture
HowImmersiveInteract veExper encescanhelptopreserveOtomi cultura heritage?
Otomis mmersive experience is a p ace that accelerates the pulse with its ancestral magic transforming everyth ng that exists It s a place that has ex sted for many years and has been unknown by the rest of the wor d, but is determined to illuminate every corner with its ancestral cosmo-vision A bright and colorful portal transports visitors to a sacred forest where the Otomi peop e and animals have been nurtured and bui t a home for thousands of years. Here, animals transform into mystical creatures, and their woven hand crafts tell their stories w th each thread and their dances connect them with the sacred gods As their curios ty draws them c oser, vis tors w ll be caught up in exciting moments of interaction with the culture as they seek to discover their magic. Those looking for adventure and mysticism w ll f nditallandmoreinth sOtom ImmersiveExper ence
Otom s mmers ve experience w l increase the evel of ntegrat on with visitors through a multisensor al ourney that blends culture, technology and art stic elements To ra se awareness of the cu ture Through th s exper ence, I env s oned that the resu t wou d enhance the economic experience that wou d benefit the commun ty and he p preserve their trad tions Beyond a fun moment visitors w l have the possibi ity to create memorable exper ences
This immersive experience is intended as an eighty-minute show, which allows the entrance to a certain number of visitors for greater control. It consists of 6 independent spaces. It is a free movement experience for visitors. Cell phone use will be indispensable since the application will provide more detailed information about each area and notices to visitors what can be experienced in other spaces.
How Immersive Interactive Experiences can help to preserve Otomi cultural heritage?
Chair: Bender, Stephen Cochair: Kim, Sujin
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INTRODUCTION
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
METHODOLOGY
RESULTS
PROJECT
DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION
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PROBLEM
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CULTURAL APPROPIATION
GLOBALIZATION
NEW TRENDS (NEW IDENTITY) EXTREME POVERTY RACISM
w h y i s i t i m p o r t a n t
t o p r e s e r v e i t ?
CULTURAL HERITAGE
"Material and immaterial “legacy of a group or society inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and given for the benefit of future generations (Cultural Heritage, 2022)".
Patrimonio cultural (2022, July 21) UNESCO. Retrieved July 31, 2022 from https://es.unesco.org/fieldoffice/santiago/cultura/patrimonio Romero, M. (2010). La lucha por el espacio urbano: un caso otomí en la ciudad de México, en Antropología. Boletín Oficial del INAH. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from https://mediateca.inah.gob.mx/repositorio/islandora/object/articulo%3A13609
INITIAL FINDINGS
MAZAHUA
DOLLS TENANGOS
OTOMI FOREST
SACRED FAUNA
The Otomi Forest represents an important key to their beliefs and has significant meaning for the culture. The fauna here are seen as sacred creatures In the forest people can also find the Cirio cave, which shows cave painting fron the Otomi ancestors.
TEMOAYA
CEREMONIAL CENTER
The Ceremonial Center of Temoaya is surrounded by the Otomi Forest.
Temoaya means a place where one descends. The center combines architectural and sculptural elements that incorporate symbols and mythical images important to the culture.
MAZAHUA
OTOMI OFFERING DANCE
Receiving the impression of going back in time and being in front of the gaze of ancestors, participating with them in their millenary traditions
HANDMADE CRAFTS
DOLLS & TENANGOS
The DOLLS are the most popular and distinctive craft and symbol of the culture The elaboration and sale of dolls provide a livelihood to many families in the Otomi community (Mercado, 2021).
TENANGOS known as the "Otomi embroidery style that has filled the world with color (Dominguez, 2018)" Tenangos are considered one of the most popular Mexican textiles worldwide, (Vargas, 2011)
Many of the animals that Tenangos showcase are influenced by the cave paintings in the Cirio cave in Mexico State
LOSS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY
Lack
Extreme
Lack of health services
Cultural Appropriation
Dispossesion of
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
How to arise overall interest ?
Identify what has been done in the past
Programs Campaings
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STEP FOUR
Propose an Otomi Immersive Experience Project
Go beyond Immersion
STEP THREE
Active learning using virtual environments
Types of technology
DEMONSTRATE THE RESPECT IT DESERVES Case studies
RAISE GENERAL INTEREST
PROMOTE RESPECT
PROTECT THE VALUE OF THE CULTURE
EXPOSE THE CULTURAL VALUE
DEMONSTRATE THE SOUL OF CULTURE
I M M E R S I V E E X P E R I E N C E
Otomi's immersive experience is a place that accelerates the pulse with its ancestral magic, transforming everything that exists. It is a place that has existed for many years and has been unknown by the rest of the world, but is determined to illuminate every corner with its ancestral cosmo-vision.
A bright and colorful portal transports visitors to a sacred forest where the Otomi people and animals have been nurtured and built a home for thousands of years. Here, animals transform into mystical creatures, and their woven handicrafts tell their stories with each thread, and their dances connect them with the sacred gods
As their curiosity draws them closer, visitors will be caught up in exciting moments of interaction with the culture as they seek to discover their magic. Those looking for adventure and mysticism will find it all and more in this Otomi Immersive Experience.
RPROJECT PROPOSAL
Portal
JourneytothePast temoaya
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location
Placelessplace
Convention Centers
Warehouses
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