#OWHC-AP # 2016 Vol.03 Heritage + Cities + Tag World Heritage Cities in the Asia-Pacific region that have outstanding universal value now communicate through #HeCiTag. OWHC World Heritage Cities are more than man-made buildings and places. They are cradles of memories and human experiences, where countless interactions and creations happen. They are alive, and we want to keep them alive. However, the authorities responsible for tak- ing care of our cities encounter difficulties in addressing issues in mutually satisfactory ways. The reconciliation of developing a city while conserving protected sites needs a new and OWHC Asia -Pacific Regional Secretariat | 054.779.6919 www.owhcap.org strong impetus. This is why it is important to get together and to share our knowledge and OWHC experience. CONTENTS H ere E njoy C ontact I nside x x x x H E C I page. 0411 page. 2233 page. 3839 page. 4447 2nd OWHC Asia - Pacific Regional Gyeongju:Wandering around the Millennium Dazzling but Sorrowful Is Thy Name, Finding Directions for the Preservation of Feature Story A Walk around Scene Stealer Specialist Conference for World Heritage Cities Capital of Silla Memoirs of a Geisha Korea’s Historic Cities in Observance of HeCi International Principles Isfahan:A Treasure Trove of Persian Culture page. 1213 page. 4041 News from OWHC Headquarters and A Mysterious, Sacred Relic of the Buddha: page. 4849 HeCi Network Into a Legend Regional Secretariats page. 3437 Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (佛齒寺) Modernization and World Heritage: Save the HeCi Water Festivals Usher in the New Year: Traces of the Ancient City Being Swept Away Enjoy HeCi page. 14 17 Songkran Festival & Boun Pi Mai Lao page. 4243 An Overview of the Australian Legal page. 5051 Youth Newsletter HeCi at a Example For Protecting Heritage Singapore Zachęta National Gallery of Art Glance Coloring HeCi Properties Publisher Organization of World Heritage Cities Asia&Pacific Regional Secretariat page. 1821 Reference 260, Yangjeong-no, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gongju High School Chapter of the Korea (Dongcheon-Dong, Gyeongju City Hall) HeCi Dream OWHC- AP Students Association Plan,Cover,Edit Hankook AD (142, Icheon-no, Nam-gu, Daegu, Korea) Report of article resources Hankook AD 053.765.1770 04 #OWHC -AP #Feature Story 05 The 2nd OWHC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference for World Heritage Cities was held for three days from 5th to 7th of October in Gyeongju, Korea. Hosted by the Gyeongju City Heritage 2nd OWHC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference Government and Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and organized by the OWHC Asia-Pacific for World Heritage Cities and Community Regional Secretariat, the conference welcomed some 150 participants, including delegations and experts from 34 member cities. Leading figures, from both Korea and overseas, such as Gyeongju Mayor Mr. Choi Yang-sik, Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs of Gyeongsangbuk- Moving Forward with do Province Mr. Kim Jang-ju, and Secretary-General of OWHC Mr. Denis Ricard, attended the Local Residents conference, held two years after the 1st event, sharing their concerns and wisdom regarding the conservation of World Heritage and on increasing community participation. 06 #OWHC-AP #Feature Story 07 1 On the 5th, the first day of the conference, an expert workshop was 3 A reflection session was held on the 7th, # held before the opening ceremony. A welcome speech by Gyeongju the last day of the conference, to wrap up Mayor Mr. Choi Yang-sik and a congratulatory speech by Secretary- # the three-day event. During the session General of OWHC Mr. Denis Ricard convened the workshop, followed by expert moderated by Prof. Richard Mackay, the participants presentations, group discussions and wrap-up session on three agenda items. shared their views on notable discussions that took Assistant Regional Coordinator of the OWHC-AP Mr. Jang Ja-hyun and Programs place during the conference, and representatives from Administrator of OWHC Ms. Manon Auffray de L’etang first gave presentations each city recorded notes on practical measures to be on the objective of the conference, “Involving Communities in World Heritage implemented in their respective cities. The OWHC Cities.”Then, Chair of the Australian World Heritage Advisory Community Asia-Pacific Regional Secretariat will later compile Prof. Richard Mackay gave a speech on the first agenda item, “Heritage and these notes and mail them to those who attended the Community,”followed by a speech on “Harmonizing international principles of conference. Before wrapping up, Gyeongju Mayor Choi heritage conservation with local needs, beliefs, practices and traditions”by Dr. Yang-sik and 15 other participating mayors adopted Lee Su-jeong, Curator at the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) of Korea. the “OWHC Asia-Pacific Regional Secretariat Gyeongju Small group discussions were held along with these presentations, allowing Declaration.”The Gyeongju Declaration contains two teams of experts to engage in exchanging and sharing ideas on each of a code of conduct for preserving the Outstanding the agenda items. Furthermore, other events and displays, such as the World Universal Value of World Heritage in Asia-Pacific Heritage City International Photo Contest Exhibition, and a specialized booth for member cities, for striving to preserve World Heritage Digital Heritage, added color to the events. through community participation, and for promoting a cooperation network among the cities, as well as At 7 p.m., after the expert workshop which began in the morning and lasted a pledge by member cities to actively engage in the throughout the day, the opening ceremony for the 2nd OWHC Asia-Pacific upcoming 14th World Congress of the Organization Regional Conference was held on the 3rd floor of Gyeongju Hwabaek of World Heritage Cities (OWHC). Finally, as the last International Convention Center. part of the conference schedule, mayors from the Prior to the introduction of key participants and the opening address, the member cities and experts visited Gyeongju Gyochon Hwarangmu (warrior’s dance) traditional dance was performed by Gyeongju Traditional Village, Woljeonggyo Bridge, Donggung City Youth Hwarangmu Dance Troupe. In his opening address, Mayor Choi of Palace and Wolji Pond, and the Gyeongju National the host city Gyeongju expressed his gratitude, saying, “It is my hope that this Museum. conference will serve as a venue for practical and specific communication among all the participating mayors and major decision makers.”After In this three-day conference, various discussions and presentations were the address, Mr. Kim Jang-ju, Vice Governor for Administrative Affairs of 2 made around the main theme, “Heritage and Community: Tools to Engage Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, commented in his speech that “Major Buddhist # the Local Communities.”On the 6th, the second day of the conference, a sites, such as Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, as well as Yangdong working meeting of heritage city mayors was held, followed by a report on Village and other sites of World Heritage were only able to be preserved through the outcome of the previous day’s expert workshop and case presentations from the the efforts of our ancestors and the dedication of local residents.”He then went participating cities. In particular, during a discussion on the selection of venue for the on to say, “We hope that this conference will help strengthen the ties among 3rd OWHC Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Denpasar City, Indonesia and Miagao City, the World Heritage cities in the Asia-Pacific region.”Later, a series of ceremonial Philippines expressed interest in becoming the host city, indicating avid enthusiasm for performances, including a Korean traditional Daegeum (bamboo flute) the conference among member cities. After thoroughly reviewing the proposals from performance and a Sogo (hand-held drum) dance performance were held, and candidate cities, the OWHC Asia-Pacific Regional Secretariat will determine a new host at the end, singing by “Dream Child”Children’s Choir wrapped up the event. venue and directions for the 3rd conference. 08 #OWHC-AP #Feature Story 09 Q. What efforts are being made for exchange and cooperation with other OWHC Asia-Pacific cities? A Rendezvous in Gyeongju! We’re working hard to make the most out of opportunities to exchange the range of knowledge needed as an OWHC member city, such as knowledge on the conservation and Q. How was your experience attending the application of World Heritage, sustainable development, and OWHC Asia-Pacific Regional Conference? A Mayor We Met city development plans for the 21st century. We also participate First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude in OWHC conferences, such as this one, and try to benchmark to Mayor Choi, who did an excellent job of at the 2nd OWHC-AP Regional Conference outstanding examples of other World Heritage cities for our preparing for the event despite a recent Lee Yong-woo, city, always seeking concrete measures to conserve our World earthquake. This year’s conference was Governor of Buyeo County, Korea Heritage appropriately. held under the theme, “Heritage and Community: Tools to Engage the Local Communities.”Through a wide range of case presentations, cities with World Heritage Q. What efforts are being made to protect World Heritage? were able to put their brains together and Buyeo has numerous archeological sites, and our World share useful tips on heritage conservation. Heritage is mostly buried cultural property. Taking this In particular, the conference was more condition into account, our city is working on utilizing meaningful to me because it served as a cutting-edge, ICT-based convergence technologies to reminder that the conservation of World promote the Outstanding Universal Value of our heritage Heritage can be most effective when local without compromising it. We are also trying to transform residents actively participate in the process. Busosanseong Fortress, a main facility of ancient Baekje’s Sabi capital, and Jeongnimsa Temple Site into tourism resources offering new types of experiences by employing Q.