Improving Accessibility to Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation Using Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) significantly enhances user immersion and performance expectancy when preserving intangible cultural heritage, as demonstrated by a case study on bridge diving at Stari Most in Mostar, Bosnia. The research found that 360° videos in VR improved user engagement compared to conventional desktop media, while not affecting effort expectancy for web applications. By integrating interactive digital storytelling with 3D virtual reconstructions, the study successfully preserved and communicated intangible heritage, providing a framework for future preservation efforts. This approach combines edutainment value with subjective evaluations to assess its effectiveness in cultural heritage conservation.

Selmanović, E., Rizvic, S., Harvey, C., Boskovic, D., Hulusic, V., Chahin, M., & Sljivo, S. (2020). Improving Accessibility to Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation Using Virtual Reality. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage, 13(2), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1145/3377143