Evolution of Community Engagement in Managing Cultural Heritage Environments

Venue:  HKU SPACE Admiralty Learning Centre, Hong Kong

Dr Sharif Shams Imon and Dr Wantanee Suntikul attended this public seminar. Three presentations were highlighted during the seminar.

1. Evolution of Community Engagement in Managing Cultural Heritage Environments
   Presented by: Mr Alastair Kerr, Senior Manager, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Government of British Columbia, Canada
   About: Why developing good communication skills was critical for effective stakeholder engagement.
2. Grassroots Community Led Conservation Movement: A Case Study of the Blue House and Stone Nullah Street in Wanchai
   Presented by: Mr Chris Law, Director, Oval Partnership, Hong Kong
   About: How grassroots movements and organisations led to successful conservation of local heritage sites
3. Integrating Heritage Conservation and Community Development in Asia: Lessons from the past two decades of professional practice
   Presented by: Dr Richard Engelhardt, Former Regional Advisor for Culture in Asia and the Pacific, UNESCO Bangkok
   About: How communities could be engaged in heritage management at various levels of the management process