Management Model for the Creative Learning Space of Hainan’s Li Tribe Integrating Intangible Cultural Heritage with Cultural Tourism

Abstract

This study has three objectives: 1) to study and analyze the current state of cultural tourism, the problems of cultural transmission, and the need for development of the intangible cultural heritage of the Li ethnic group; 2) to analyze the key factors influencing the management model of creative learning spaces, including the relationships among these factors; and 3) to develop a management model for creative learning spaces through the integration of the Li ethnic group’s intangible cultural heritage with cultural tourism. This research used a mixed-methods approach, collecting data from 665 questionnaires and seven in-depth interviews with intangible cultural heritage inheritors, academics, government officials, business executives, and local villagers. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. The analysis and synthesis of the model reveal that the intangible cultural heritage of the Li ethnic group faces significant challenges in cultural transmission, including generation gaps, unclear cultural expressions, and insufficient integration of cultural knowledge into formal education. Key factors influencing creative learning spaces are categorized into five systems: knowledge content, human resources, technology application, collaborative oversight, and policy support. Based on these findings, an integrated management model, “ICCT” (Intangible Cultural Heritage, Creative Learning Spaces, and Cultural Tourism), is proposed. This model emphasizes two goals: cultural transmission and the creation of tourism experiences, supported by the five systems and a dynamic feedback mechanism. This study presents a systematic and sustainable framework for integrating intangible cultural heritage conservation, educational innovation, and tourism development in ethnic minority areas.