Contemplate Culture 凝思文化

📣HKICON in collaboration with UNESCO and ThinkCity Institute is happy to announce the first ever 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞. 🤝

The course will cover essential content from UNESCO’s inaugural Sustainable Heritage Management Foundation Course of 2021, which focuses on the five Core Competences defined under the UNESCO Competence Framework for Cultural Heritage Management.

✏️APPLY NOW by filling in the online application form at https://www.hkicon.org/substainable-heritage-management

🗓COURSE DATES
15, 16, and 17 June 2023: On-site Programme in Hong Kong SAR
01 and 08 July 2023: Online interactive sessions
12, 13, 19 and 20 August 2023 (dates to be confirmed): Online assessment sessions

members will receive priority consideration during the selection process.



UNESCO Bangkok | Think City | Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists

Many natural and cultural heritage sites are directly and closely linked to natural resources. Nature-culture-people integration will be one of our tasks in heritage conservation practices.

Did you know UNESCO World Heritage forests cover roughly twice the size of Germany? Ahead of the , find out how these forests play a crucial role in fighting climate change in our report: https://on.unesco.org/3FlOgRt

Charles Darwin, born in 1809, whose theory of evolution by natural selection was unquestionably one of the most important scientific innovations of the 19th century. Read more in The Unesco Courier about how Darwin sparked a scientific revolution and changed the way we think about our place in the world: http://on.unesco.org/3qhfSir

📢 Call for Entries: 2023 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Let us protect heritage & promote excellent conservation practices together!

📅 DEADLINE EXTENDED: 31 JUL 2023
ℹ️ Application & details: http://bit.ly/APACHC

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) | ICCROM - conserving culture, promoting diversity | World Monuments Fund | UNESCO Jakarta | ЮНЕСКО Алматы | Unesco_pacific | UNESCO New Delhi Office | UNESCO Office in Viet Nam | UNESCO Dhaka | UNESCO Pakistan | UNESCO Kabul Office | UNESCO Office in Kathmandu | UNESCO Cambodia | UNESCO-Tashkent | UNESCO Myanmar Project Office

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee inscribed today three new sites on the World Heritage List following an extraordinary session. The sites are: The Rachid Karameh International Fair of Tripoli (Lebanon), Landmarks of Ancient Kingdom of Saba, Marib (Yemen) and The Historic Centre of Odesa (Ukraine). These three sites have all been also inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
The World Heritage Committee used an emergency procedure to inscribe the sites, due to several reasons, such as their the alarming state of conservation, the lack of financial resources for its maintenance, or threats of destruction from ongoing conflicts.
The inscription of these three sites on the List of World Heritage in Danger opens access to enhanced international assistance, both technical and financial. Find out more: https://whc.unesco.org/

🛑 Heritage Alert 🛑

ICOMOS is issuing again a worldwide to amplify awareness of the threat to the IIM Ahmedabad Old Campus 🚧🏗️ 👷

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[...]
Guided by the themes of technological advancement, nation building and Indian identity, the IIMA Old Campus combines Modernism with Indian tradition. Architect Louis Kahn, who designed the IIMA Old Campus with the celebrated Indian architects B.V. Doshi and Anant Raje, was an American of Estonian origin, who achieved international acclaim for his works in the US, India, Bangladesh and Israel. His contribution to Yale, MIT, Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania links him to generations of global Indians who have been, are and will continue to be part of these eminent institutions.
[...]
🔺

Read the full article and our letter: https://buff.ly/3BU8d1D

opportunities for those who want to work for heritage.

【美荷樓生活館：邀請你加入，成為我哋嘅伙伴！】

生活館已重開一段時間，早前更策劃了開放日活動，嚟緊更陸續有唔同嘅文化及社區活動登場，需要睇緊呢個Post嘅你成為我哋嘅伙伴🤝！

如果你對社區充滿熱情🤩，想法多多🧠，鍾意同唔同嘅機構／團體合作策劃活動🤠；又或者對展館運作有興趣🏦，喜歡與公眾交流🗣，有耐性細心❤，咁就嚟啦，誠意邀請你嘅加入！

詳情請瀏覽：
1. 節目主任（文化及社區關係）👉 https://bit.ly/3V9GZeJ
2. 營運主任（生活館）👉 https://bit.ly/3XEkgJJ
📱IG: https://www.instagram.com/heritagemhh/
#美荷樓生活館 #美荷樓 #二級歷史建築 #徙置大廈 #博物館 #歷史 #文化 #香港 #深水埗 #石硤尾 #展覽

This year's award has just been announced this afternoon.

🎉 Who are the winners of the 2022 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation ( )?

🎊 Join us online to celebrate the achievements of 13 award-winning projects from 6 countries in the region!

📅 26 NOV 22 | 1 pm (GMT+7)
💻 Zoom event link: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/j/86969590709
Passcode: unes26 (no registration needed)
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/HA22WAANi

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) | ICCROM - conserving culture, promoting diversity | UNESCO Jakarta | ЮНЕСКО Алматы | Unesco_pacific | UNESCO New Delhi Office | UNESCO Dhaka | UNESCO Pakistan | UNESCO Kabul Office | UNESCO Office in Kathmandu | UNESCO Cambodia | UNESCO Office in Viet Nam | UNESCO-Tashkent |

50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, how the world would look like without it?

🎂 Today is the World Heritage Convention's birthday!🎂

🤔☝️ ICOMOS was designated from the outset by the Convention as an advisory organisation to the World Heritage Committee, along with 2 other international organisations, IUCN & ICCROM - conserving culture, promoting diversity.

Read our article: https://buff.ly/3AlloI6
Watch our President's speech: https://buff.ly/3AmQtLA

On the occasion of the Convention's anniversary, UNESCO and Greece are co-organising an international conference in Delphi on 17 and 18 November.
Our President and African ICOMOS members will attend and 3 challenges to the future of World Heritage will be addressed:

-Representativeness 🗺️🧑🏾‍🤝‍🧑🏻
-Accessibility 💻📲
-Sustainability ♻️🍃

What do you think is the biggest challenge and why?

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the cultural landscape heritage featuring a number of international experts in the field.

CPD Event 💡
To facilitate better understanding of our cultural landscapes and initiate a dialogue about their protection and promotion, HKICON is leading a CPD series titled “Understanding Cultural Landscapes.” With the support of a number of well-regarded local and overseas scholars and practitioners, we are holding a symposium on the topic.
Our speakers will share their practical experiences in the field, discuss the development and current scene of Hong Kong, and identify opportunities based on their familiarity with Hong Kong.

Understanding Cultural Landscapes – Symposium
Date: 5 November 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Please arrive 15 mins prior to the event for registration)
Speakers: Mr. Ben Lo, Prof. Laurence Loh, Mr. David Morkel, Prof. Michael Morrison, Dr. Ken Nicolson
Moderator: Dr. Montira Horayangura Unakul
Venue: JC Cube, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central and also on Zoom
CPD Points: 3 CPD credit hours
Venue Support: 大館 Tai Kwun
Supporting Organisations: AIA Hong Kong A Chapter of The American Institute of Architects 長春社文化古蹟資源中心 The Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage (CACHe) Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects
Language: English
Fee: Free admission
(Limited to 100 participants at JC Cube and 300 on Zoom. Please register for a ticket)
Registration:
In person at JC Cube: https://member.hkicon.org/events/20221105jc/
Zoom: https://member.hkicon.org/events/20221105zoom/

Remarks:
Covid-19 Preventative Measures
In view of the pandemic control, all guests will be required to use the “LeaveHomeSafe” App upon entering the venue and must either provide a COVID-19 vaccination record or the relevant exemption certificate for inspection upon request in accordance with the Vaccine Pass Direction.

The Founder of Contemplate Culture Community Ms Anna Yau has been appointed as a member of the HKSAR government Museum Advisory Committee and History Sub-committee.

Ms YAU has been working for over a decade in heritage revitalisation, management, and education. She is a key project team member for the Mei Ho House Youth Hostel Revitalisation project and Lai Chi Wo Cultural Landscape project which have received UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Conservation Award in 2015 and 2020 respectively. She was selected as the delegate of China to participate in UNESCO’s first World Heritage Youth Forum in Asia and a jury member of 2021 & 2022 UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Conservation Award. Anna is an accredited heritage conservationist of the International Committee of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), Hong Kong Institute of Architectural Conservationists (HKICON) and Professional member of the Project Management Institute (PMI-PMP).

CC will continue to collaborate with community members for conservation and safeguarding of tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Hong Kong.

凝思文化社創立成員游慧瑜小姐獲委任為文化體育及旅遊局新一屆博物館諮詢委員會及歷史專責委員會成員。

游小姐先後參與多個香港歷史建築活化再利用項目，其中美荷樓青年旅舍及荔枝窩文化景觀項目分別於2015年及2020年獲得聯合國教科文組織(UNESCO)亞太區文化遺產保護獎。她曾獲選為UNESCO亞洲文化遺產青年論壇中國代表、UNESCO 龍坡邦青年論壇合作夥伴及2021&2022亞太區文化遺產保護獎評委。游氏現為國際古蹟保護協會(ICOMOS)、香港建築文物保護師學會(HKICON)，並擁有美國專案管理協會專案管理師(PMP)資格。她目前從事文化遺產管理教育和活化工作，研究及推動亞太地區物質及非物質文化遺產的永續發展。

本社會繼續努力，從不同面向推動本地物質與活態遺產的保育及守護工作。

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202210/20/P2022102000337.htm?fontSize=1

Appointments to Museum Advisory Committee The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau announced today (October 20) appointments to the Museum Advisory Committee (MAC) and its three standing sub-committees, namely the Art Sub-committee...

Youngsters from Luang Prabang, Laos are going to showcase their innovative ideas on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for sustainable development of communities.

Join the session with the founder of Contemplate Culture Ms Anna Yau, invited UNESCO collaborator of the event, and support their efforts in sustaining cultural heritage!

Are you interested in learning about the world’s most outstanding natural places?

Join this IUCN Academy for a FREE AND SELF-PACED Online Course to learn more about natural world heritage sites and what makes them different from other types of protected areas.

For more details: https://bit.ly/3Edv7Tu

Nature’s crown jewels: An introduction to natural World Heritage. | IUCN Academy Natural World Heritage sites represent some of the planet’s most precious natural areas, which the international community commits to protecting for present and future generations. Celebrated and prized by humanity as a whole, they are designated as places of “Outstanding Universal Value” unde...

A newly revitalised site is now in operation!

🎊叮叮叮！萬眾期待的時候來到了～🎉🎉

大坑火龍文化館🐲將於2022年10月5日(星期三)正式全面開放，歡迎公眾人士到訪，同時亦有【公眾導賞團🪄】讓大家報名參加，強烈建議首次參觀火龍館的市民都先預約導賞服務💬，可以知道更多建築物或火龍背後的小故事～📮

同時，一樓「客廳」亦正式營業了，歡迎大家來品嘗一下特色的客家菜。

展覽廳開放時間：上午10時至下午6時（逢星期一休館）
客廳營業時間：中午12時至下午10時（星期日休息）
公眾導賞團時段：平日 下午3時🕒；假日 下午1時🕐（暫時只提供廣東話導賞）

現開放10月5日至16日的預約時段，大家可按以下連結報名，詳情已載於連結中：
（免費）大坑火龍文化館導賞🔜
https://forms.gle/Ya5x9HFgYbAVW7xaA

📍銅鑼灣大坑書館街12號（正門入口位於第一巷）
🔗有關團體預約事宜，因為場地容額有限，有關團體參觀事宜，必須預約安排。詳情請與我們聯絡。

A historic declaration for culture at has called for greater protections against illicit trafficking of cultural property. To , UNESCO called on the art market to stop the sale of objects whose provenance is unproven. Learn more: https://on.unesco.org/3fA7kDb

📝 Call for Papers:
📢 International Symposium on Cultural Heritage x Sustainable Development in the Asia-Pacific Region

Theme 1: World Heritage 50th Anniversary reflections
Theme 2: Heritage, crisis, resilience
Theme 3: Innovation for heritage management

📅 Deadline: 8 OCT 2022 (extended)
ℹ️ Details & how to submit: https://bit.ly/CPISCHSD

[Event sharing] Zoom Webinar organized by World Monument Fund on Stone Conservation on 29 Sept 2022.

A Study in Conservation: The Case of the Carved Monoliths of Cerro Sechín, Peru Event A Study in Conservation: The Case of the Carved Monoliths of Cerro Sechín, Peru Virtual Event September 29, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pmAdd to CalendariCalendar Outlook Google Yahoo Among the earliest known ornamented sites in the Americas, Cerro Sechín once served as the ceremonial center for one...

4 Sep 2022 SCMP - Call for incentives to save last pre-war heritage shophouses

MMERSIVE EXHIBITION: ‘Sustainable development from a living heritage perspective’

How can safeguarding the diversity of living heritage contribute to sustainable development? How is it relevant to meeting today’s development challenges in health, education, gender, natural disaster mitigation, conflict resolution, and more? Discover and experience the UNESCO MOOC on living heritage and sustainable development and join us in rethinking sustainable development from a cultural perspective!

The animated exhibition ‘Sustainable development from a living heritage perspective’ will take place from Tuesday 4 July to Thursday 7 July as a side event of the Ninth session of the General Assembly of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Please share this information with your contacts and join us to learn more about this innovative course!

https://ich.unesco.org/en/calendar-of-events-01254

Official announcement from the Hong Kong Art School.
Lead by the founder of the Contemplate Culture Community Ms Anna YAU, this course will introduce and explore the basic concepts of heritage conservation, a few emerging topics in the heritage field including cultural landscape, living heritage, water, dark heritage, and how their relationship with art is important for us all.

Visit the programme webpage for more details.

【新課程簡介 - 藝術專業進修 – 與文化遺產共活：從過去至當下】

當文化保育及傳承成為近年的熱門話題，文化遺產就成為當中的焦點。座落市區的法定古蹟及具歴史價值的建築，剛過去的端午龍舟競賽，以至平日伴餐的一杯港式奶茶，文化遺產一直以有形或無形；物質化或非物質化的形態與我們共活。

這項全新課程聚焦文化遺產的概念、評估及管理。導師游慧瑜參與的項目曾獲聯合國教科文組織(UNESCO)亞太區文化遺產保護獎，文化保育方面饒富經驗，對文化保育有興趣的朋友不容錯過!

課程詳情: https://bit.ly/3NbJslb
其他藝術專業進修課程：https://bit.ly/34o0Aik。

【New course at a glance – Professional Art Studies – Living with Heritage: A journey of Past and Present】

When it comes to cultural preservation, cultural heritage becomes the focus of attention. Whether it is a declared monument located in the city center, a dragon boat race of the Tuen Ng festival or a cup of HongKong style milk tea at meal time, cultural heritage blends into our daily life in either tangible or intangible format.

This new course set eyes on the basic concept, assessment and management system of cultural heritage. Tutor Anna YAU, a recipient of the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Conservation Award through her previous projects, has profound experience and knowledge in the related field. Join this course if you are a culture lover!

Course details: https://bit.ly/3x5RUv9
Other courses of Professional Art Studies : https://bit.ly/33vBAqa

#香港藝術學院 #香港藝術中心 #短期課程 #藝術專業進修 #文化遺產 #文化保育 #游慧瑜

Sustainable heritage management requires public participation. Let’s contribute!

【永續鄉村露營設計實驗坊 野外求新工作坊】
一班挑戰者已經準備就緒入梅子林開始動手設計，每位挑戰者都各有專長，想知我哋會諗到咩永續露營新體驗❓有興趣對挑戰者提出嘅方案俾下意見🗣️？機會嚟啦，誠邀各位熱愛大自然的朋友🌳/露營愛好者🏕️/不同規劃、設計、生態等不同專業背景人仕🎓參與計劃第二階段的「野外求新工作坊」! 我哋同一班挑戰者等緊你!🤝

🌲野外求新工作坊1 – 初步提案實地考察 | 11/6 (六) | 9:00-17:00 | 梅子林(沙頭角)
活動內容: 認識梅子林村環境＋實地考察永續營地初步設計＋代入營友角色提出建議
*主辦單位會安排來回馬料水船程及簡單輕食

🌲野外求新工作坊2 - 集思廣益 (誠邀各界專業人士)| 12/6(日) | 10:00-13:00 | 荔枝角(九龍)
活動內容: 共創工作坊(連結各界的專業知識、技術及建議，就第一階段評估初步設計的成效，就營地面對的難題提出你的想法，連結各界的專業知識、技術及建議，進一步改善營地設計)

點擊以下連結報名📩:
https://ccsg-hku.surveycake.biz/s/7Rwlq
*有興趣人士可以報名參與全部兩日或只參與其中一日活動
*截止日期為31/5/2022 23:59
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查詢：3917-1255 或 [email protected]
計劃：森林村落 - 梅子林及蛤塘永續鄉村計劃
資助：環境保護署鄉郊保育辦公室「鄉郊保育資助計劃」
永續鄉村露營設計實驗坊由香港大學公民社會與治理研究中心及香港大學園境建築學部合辦

#鄉郊保育資助計劃 #鄉郊保育辦公室 #森林村落 #自然保口 #社區參與 #永續鄉郊 #文化傳承 #自然保育管理協議 #梅子林 #蛤塘 #森林村落 #郷郊保育 #永續發展

An interesting cross over between heritage and music, don’t miss this opportunity !

準備好 #用作品說話?

OPEN CALL: Musicus Society is commissioning new scores inclusion in the Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive concerts and premiered by renowned musicians!

Musicus Society 最新一屆「 #作品徵集」已正式開始接受報名！優勝者可獲委約為 #香港古蹟 創作新曲，並與知名音樂家合作，於古蹟首演作品。誠邀16-35歲香港作曲家報名參加 2022/23「Call for Scores 作品徵集」➜ https://bit.ly/Musicus-CFS

Open to Hong Kong students or recent graduates from music conservatories / institutions. Check for details ➜ https://bit.ly/Musicus-CFS
(link in bio too)

Submit your online application by 30.5.2022.

#香港賽馬會慈善信託基金 #賽馬會樂憶古蹟社區音樂會系列

The international conference on Heritage management education and practices is now accepting applications! Deadline for submission of abstracts will be on June 15, 2022.

Centre for Heritage Management announces its 4th International Conference on Post-COVID-19 World.
Two years of total and partial confinement, of funds being diverted to medical and economic crises, and of death and disease transforming lives - how was our heritage impacted and how did it offer itself as a source of resilience in these difficult times?
To carry forward its annual international conference series after a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Centre of Heritage Management, Ahmedabad University, has announced its 4th International Conference on Heritage Management Education and Practices (December 2-4,2022). This year’s theme is Heritage in the Post-COVID-19 World. Proposals are invited for paper or poster presentations by individuals, groups or organisations around relevant themes reflecting on the idea and practice of heritage during the pandemic. Last date for the submission of abstracts is June 15, 2022.

Submit your abstracts on the link in the bio.
To know more, visit our website.

📢 Call for Entries: 2022 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
Let us protect heritage & promote excellent conservation practices together!

📅 DEADLINE EXTENDED: 31 AUG 2022
ℹ️ Application & details: http://bit.ly/APACHC

International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) | ICCROM - conserving culture, promoting diversity | World Monuments Fund | UNESCO Jakarta | ЮНЕСКО Алматы | Unesco_pacific | UNESCO New Delhi Office | UNESCO Office in Viet Nam | UNESCO Dhaka | UNESCO Pakistan | UNESCO Kabul Office | UNESCO Office in Kathmandu | UNESCO Cambodia | UNESCO-Tashkent |

Apply to join this free online MOOC. You will see a couples of Asian representatives, including Hong Kong, to share their insights on how living heritage helps to sustain our daily life.

🪔 How is intangible cultural heritage – or ‘ ’ – related to sustainable development?

🎎 How is it relevant for addressing today’s development challenges?

🎣 Join this free UNESCO MOOC on living heritage and sustainable development!

🏮 Enrol on this six-week self-paced course by Ichcap now until 31 Aug 2022: https://bit.ly/LivingHeritageMOOC

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Jakarta | ЮНЕСКО Алматы | Unesco_pacific |UNESCO New Delhi Office | UNESCO Dhaka | UNESCO Pakistan | UNESCO Kabul Office | UNESCO Office in Kathmandu | UNESCO Cambodia | UNESCO-Tashkent | UNESCO Office in Viet Nam

Deadline is approaching, take this opportunity to learn from the heritage masters!

🤔 What can be considered as success in heritage management?

🏚️ State-of-the-art conservation of an abandoned building?
🕯️ Revival of a long-lost traditional practice?
🎟️ Increasing number of visitors to the site?
🤗 Improved local well-being?

🙋 Join our Sustainable Heritage Management Masterclass on Building a Legacy!

📅 Deadline: 31 JAN 2022 (extended)
ℹ️ Details & how to apply: https://bit.ly/SHMMBLi

| Think City | International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) | ICCROM - conserving culture, promoting diversity | World Monuments Fund