Arts and Culture

OVERVIEW

This seminar, attended by 40 participants from 21 ASEM countries, was adopted from the Action Plan of the 1st Asia-Europe Experts Meeting On Protection And Promotion Of Cultural Heritage, held in Vietnam in January 1999.

THE ISSUES

- The protection of cultural heritage

- Inventory methods of preserving cultural heritage

- Cultural heritage architects and operators

- Co-operation between historical monument research laboratories

- Tourism trades and cultural heritage conservation

PRIORITY ACTIONS

- Protection and promotion of cultural heritage

- Increase cultural heritage awareness for the public, professionals, and local officials

- Foster training for actors and partners

- Promote scientific co-operation and reinforce legal system integration