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The purpose of this paper is to introduce the seven articles on festival and events research in this special issue of IJCTHR.

The article gives summary information and perspectives on the articles that appear in the issue.

This paper categorizes seven articles into empirical studies and conceptual pieces and summarizes their contributions to literature. The seven papers explore festivals and events from the following perspectives: participants' values, motivations, and spending; organizers' risk management; sociological examination; sustainability practices; and practical advice.

The value of this paper lies in its review of current approaches to researching festivals and events, and advice provided for future research on the topic.