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Building Community Pride Through Aquaponics Extension Initiatives
A knowledge- and skill-transfer extension empowering youth; not a tourist site but a
meaningful learning place filled with community’s pride.
Tan Toh Hii
Oct 194 min read


When Young Voices Begin to Lead
From Shared Trust to a New Generation of Leaders “Ban Nai Nang” derives its name from the Malay term “Sungai Kanang,” meaning “happiness and well-being.” More than the name of a place, it reflects the spirit of the community—a way of life rooted in nature, culture, and a strong sense of belonging. When community-based tourism was first introduced, local people raised questions about the opportunities it might create and the impacts it could bring. These perspectives were not


Forged by Fire: Floridablanca’s PukPuk Tradition—A Story of Cultural Heritage and Transformation
Floridablanca, one of the 21 towns of Pampanga, is a municipality located in the southwestern part of the province, bordered by Bataan and the Zambales mountain range, and was established during the Spanish colonial period. During the American occupation, it rose to prominence as an important town due to the growth of the sugar-production industry, which played a vital role in shaping its local economy and infrastructure. Floridablanca is home to an intangible cultural practi
Jose Primo Tolentino Samia
Jul 254 min read


Tropical Trekking: The adventure tourism business model towards responsibility and sustainability
Tropical Trekking operates with a strategic mission to explore and showcase the natural landscapes and rich ethnic minority cultures of Vietnam's Central Highlands. The organization’s operational framework is built upon three foundational pillars, such as the responsible management and sustainable exploitation of natural resources; the preservation and promotion of indigenous cultural heritage to establish sustainable livelihood mechanisms for local communities and a pioneeri
Phuong Nguyen Huynh Thanh and Dao Le Pham Minh
Jul 254 min read


Community-Based and Responsible Tourism Development in Khmer Ethnic Communities of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Building Khmer-led tourism that protects living culture while delivering fair, measurable local benefits.
Ngo Tuyet Diem Khanh and Huynh Thi Kieu Linh
Apr 124 min read
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