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POPULAR TOURISM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dark tourism
1, record 1, English, dark%20tourism
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thanatourism 2, record 1, English, thanatourism
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dark tourism, also known as thanatourism, involves visiting sites associated with death, disaster, and suffering. This form of tourism can encompass a variety of locations, including battlefields, prisons, graveyards, concentration camps, and museums dedicated to tragic events. 2, record 1, English, - dark%20tourism
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Popular dark tourism destinations around the world include the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland, the World Trade Center site in New York, and the catacombs of Rome. 2, record 1, English, - dark%20tourism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tourisme noir
1, record 1, French, tourisme%20noir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- thanatourisme 1, record 1, French, thanatourisme
correct, masculine noun
- tourisme macabre 1, record 1, French, tourisme%20macabre
correct, masculine noun
- tourisme morbide 1, record 1, French, tourisme%20morbide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le «dark tourism» n'a pas encore trouvé de terme français générique. Les choix de traduction sont nombreux, que ce soit «tourisme macabre», «tourisme morbide», «tourisme noir» ou «thanatourisme», mais le problème est qu'ils ont tous une connotation négative. Pourtant, le «tourisme noir» comprend un large éventail de types de tourisme, dont le seul élément commun est qu'il s'agit de lieux liés à la mort ou la souffrance. 1, record 1, French, - tourisme%20noir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turismo (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- turismo oscuro
1, record 1, Spanish, turismo%20oscuro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- turismo negro 1, record 1, Spanish, turismo%20negro
correct, masculine noun
- tanatoturismo 1, record 1, Spanish, tanatoturismo
correct, masculine noun
- turismo de duelo 1, record 1, Spanish, turismo%20de%20duelo
correct, masculine noun
- turismo de dolor 1, record 1, Spanish, turismo%20de%20dolor
correct, masculine noun
- turismo de catástrofes 1, record 1, Spanish, turismo%20de%20cat%C3%A1strofes
correct, masculine noun
- turismo dark 1, record 1, Spanish, turismo%20dark
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turismo oscuro; turismo negro; tanatoturismo; turismo de duelo; turismo de dolor; turismo de catástrofes; turismo dark: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que "turismo oscuro", "[turismo] negro", "[turismo] de catástrofes"[,] "[turismo] de dolor", o "tanatoturismo", según el contexto, son alternativas recomendables a las expresiones "turismo dark" o "dark tourism" para referirse a los viajes y destinos turísticos elegidos como tales por haber sido escenario de grandes tragedias, como Hiroshima, Auschwitz o Bhopal, entre otros. [...] De forma general, podría sustituirse el extranjerismo "dark tourism" por "turismo oscuro" o "[turismo] negro"[,] "turismo de dolor", "[turismo] de catástrofes", "[turismo] de duelo" o "tanatoturismo". 1, record 1, Spanish, - turismo%20oscuro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Québec Winter Carnival
1, record 2, English, Qu%C3%A9bec%20Winter%20Carnival
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since the beginning of our French colony, the habitants of New France created a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink and be merry. At this time, this intense period of revelry was already designated as the Carnival-a word of Italian origin meaning Mardi Gras. The custom of celebrating from the end of January until mid-February has long been popular. The first large winter Carnival in Québec City, the world's snow capital, took place in 1894. Often faced with winter's hardships, the city's population reinvented this popular tradition with a winter celebration that warmed up the hearts of all of it revellers. Interrupted by two wars, then the economic crisis of 1929, the Carnival was held sporadically until the second half of the century. In 1954, in the context of the economic development of the Old Capital, a group of business people relaunched the festivities. That year, Bonhomme was born and elected the event's representative. The first official edition of the Québec Winter Carnival took place in 1955. The Carnival snowballed into an undeniable manifestation for the entire Québec City population, and was an important vehicle for tourism and economical activity in the city. 1, record 2, English, - Qu%C3%A9bec%20Winter%20Carnival
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Carnaval de Québec
1, record 2, French, Carnaval%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dès les débuts de la colonie française les habitants de la Nouvelle-France avaient pris l'habitude de se réunir pour fêter un bon coup, juste avant la période du carême. Déjà, à cette époque, le carnaval - un mot d'origine italienne qui signifie mardi gras - désignait cette période intense de célébrations. La tradition de fêter de la fin janvier jusqu'à la mi-février ne date pas d'hier. À Québec, dans la Capitale mondiale de la neige, le premier grand carnaval d'hiver est lancé en 1894. Ainsi, une population souvent éprouvée par les rigueurs hivernales, ranimait une tradition populaire et mettait sur pied une fête des neiges qui réchaufferait les cœurs. Interrompu par les deux guerres et la grande crise économique de 1929, le Carnaval resurgit sporadiquement jusqu'à la deuxième moitié du siècle. En 1954, dans une perspective de développement économique de la Vieille Capitale, un groupe de gens d'affaires relance la fête. Bonhomme naît en 1954 et est élu représentant de l'événement. La première édition du Carnaval d'hiver de Québec a lieu en 1955. Le Carnaval de Québec devient alors une manifestation incontournable pour la population de Québec, et un moteur de l'activité touristique hivernale de la ville. 1, record 2, French, - Carnaval%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- popular tourism 1, record 3, English, popular%20tourism
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tourisme social
1, record 3, French, tourisme%20social
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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