The Role of Museums in Sharing Traditional Knowledge During COVID-19 : Case Study of Fiji
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Manage No DI00000936 Country Republic of Korea Author Tarisi Vunidilo, Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii-Hilo Published Year 2021 Language English Copyright 
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| Description | Museums are, without a doubt, important institutions in any society. They are repositories for knowledge and objects of value all over the world. Some view museums as a place to find solace, cultural reflection, and inspiration. Others compare them to schools and view them as educational institutions where they can learn about their past, culture, and tradition. Museums are seen as keepers of the past, as they manage artifacts that were used by groups who have, in the main, passed on. Visitors believe that their elders have left behind a legacy for the new generation to carry on the culture and tradition of a people. Even though museums may be compared with other institutions, such as schools, it has been argued that they can provide services to the community that other institutions cannot.1 This article will highlight how museums in Oceania are adapting to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in order to be accessible to visitors. | ||
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