U N E S U L T U R E C O
Montira Horayangura Unakul UNESCO Bangkok
UNITAR Hiroshima Public Session
Hiroshima, Japan 6 July 2011
World Heritage Sites: Who are the Stakeholders?
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1995
Source: Imon Shams
Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the
fusion of tradi?onal architecture and Lao urban
structures with those built by the European colonial
authori?es in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-‐preserved townscape illustrates a key
stage in the blending of these two dis?nct cultural
tradi?ons.
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Source: Imon Shams
Source: Imon Shams
Source: Imon Shams
Source: Imon Shams
Source: Imon Shams
Source: Imon Shams
Source: Imon Shams
C tangible heritage
living (intangible) heritage
monuments buildings sites landscapes spaces townscapes artefacts crafts
oral traditions and expressions performing arts social practices,
rituals and festive events knowledge and practices
concerning nature and the universe traditional
craftsmanship
Government agencies/
site managers
Traditional
caretakers of heritage
Development agencies/ lending
institutions
Private sector
Universities/ learning
institutions in Asia
Local communities
Heritage
trusts
Stakeholders in Conservation
“…adopt a general policy which aims to give the cultural and natural heritage a func?on in the life of the community.” (Ar?cle 5, World Heritage Conven?on)
International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites
(The Venice Charter, 1964) RESTORATION Article 9
The process of restoration is a highly specialized operation. Its aim is to preserve and reveal the aesthetic and historic value of the monument and is based on respect for original material and authentic documents. It must stop at the point where conjecture begins, and in this case moreover any extra work which is indispensable must be distinct from the architectural composition and must bear a contemporary stamp. The restoration in any case must be preceded and followed by an archaeological and historical study of the monument.
…respect for original material…
Periodic renewal of the Ise Shrine, Japan
…respect…for authentic documents…
Hudhud recitations of the Ifugao, Philippines UNESCO Oral and Intangible Masterpiece
… any extra work which is indispensable must be distinct from the architectural composition …
Lijiang World Heritage Site, China
…highly specialized operation…
UNESCO Training Centre, Vat Xieng Mouane Luang Prabang, Lao PDR