Introduction:
Cultural heritage, with its constants, variables, and philosophy rooted in the emotions, thoughts, culture, and environment of the people who produce and enrich it, serves as a cornerstone of the identity and creativity of nations throughout history. Recognizing and preserving the values of the past as spatial truths carrying the richness of human culture across time is essential to safeguarding this heritage for present and future generations.

Tourism, as a comprehensive industry, is influenced by global economic changes and the natural and cultural attractions of tourist areas. It is directly tied to the history and civilization of societies, requiring architectural and cultural thought to preserve and protect this heritage while simultaneously adapting to the global developments in the tourism economy.

Algeria boasts vast resources of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, reflecting the history, civilization, and culture of its people, rooted in ancient times. This heritage awaits efforts to revive and harness it for promoting the country's cultural tourism and reinforcing the identity of its people.

Topics:

1. Folklore: Definition and Importance.
2. Folklore and the Tourism Industry.
3. Folklore and the Sociology of Development.

Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Hassan Alli
Professor of Sociology – University of Saida Dr. Moulay Tahar (Algeria)

Academic and Professional Background:

• Professor and researcher in sociology at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Department of Sociology and Philosophy, University of Saida Dr. Moulay Tahar, Algeria.
• Awarded a professorship in sociology in 2021 at the University of Saida.
• Received habilitation from University of Oran 2 in 2016.
• Earned a Master’s degree in Religious Sociology from University of Tlemcen in 2008.
• Actively participated in numerous local and international conferences and seminars.
• Published extensively in peer-reviewed national and international scientific journals.
• Researcher in a project focusing on folklore, tourism, and the sociology of development in Algeria at University of Oran 2.