Trinidad Rico Livres

The critical ethnography examines heritage practices in Banda Aceh following the devastating 2004 tsunami, exploring the narratives that emerged in its aftermath. It highlights the sociocultural, historical, and political dimensions of these discourses, revealing how they reflect and influence local identity and community resilience in the face of disaster. Through this analysis, the work delves into the complexities of memory, recovery, and the implications of heritage in a post-catastrophe context.

This Element surveys the convergences of religious and heritage traditions. It argues that the critical heritage turn has not adequately considered the legacy of secularism that underpins the history and contemporary practices of heritage preservation.