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To achieve a more inclusive interpretation of heritage and holistic management through the consideration of diverse perspectives and methods, UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, the International Centre for the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites under the auspices of UNESCO (WHIPIC), the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO (WHITRAP-Beijing), and Peking University School of Archaeology and Museology co-organized the Capacity-building Workshop for East Asia on Integrated Approach to Heritage Management: Tangible and Intangible Synergies.

The workshop brought together 22 site managers from 12 World Heritage sites of China, Japan, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea. Through lectures, group discussions and presentations, the participants shared innovative practices and challenges in management and had in-depth discussions on comprehensive approaches to heritage conservation in the region.

Shahbaz Khan, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, HONG Chang-nam, Director General of WHIPIC, and SHEN Ruiwen, Dean of the School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University, delivered opening remarks. Dr. Gamini Wijesuriya delivered a keynote speech on the "World Heritage Management: Towards an Integrated Approach," exploring new directions in heritage management. Prof. CHEN Yaohua from Peking University shared the practice of integrating the tangible and intangible values at the Pu¡¯er Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Cultural Landscape.

During the 3-day workshop, the participants had opportunities to introduce their World Heritage sites and challenges they currently face. They were divided into four groups based on the heritage typologies ¨C cultural landscapes, monuments and archeological sites, and urban heritage for discussions to identified common ways to integrate tangible and intangible heritage in their work. Through paired work sessions, they developed future action plans for their respective heritage sites and summarized the learning outcomes during this period. Guided by heritage expert facilitators, the participants explored the methods on how to identify the tangible and intangible attributes of World Heritage sites and how they coexist, and identified challenges and obstacles they might face in practical operations in the future.

The workshop also integrated a field visit to the Bell and Drum Tower and Zhengyang Gate Tower, both are part of China¡¯s latest World Heritage inscription¡ªBeijing Central Axis, to learn the conservation and presentation strategies of the two historical and cultural heritage. The workshop wrapped up with a visit to the Sackler Museum of Archaeology and Art at Peking University, where the participants enhanced their understanding of cultural heritage conservation through a century-long work lead by the university.

This workshop provided a valuable opportunity for heritage management practitioners in East Asia to exchange insights, establish collaboration, and promote the application and development of integrated methods of heritage management in practice. During the incoming months, the site managers will implement the actions developed during the workshop under the guidance and support of the partner organizations¡¯ experts.

(Included information from WHITRAP Beijing)