Values, Conservation and Revitalization of Heritage Route for Territorial Development
1st Seminar on South China Historical Trail
June 9-10, 2021
From June 9th to 10th, the 1st Seminar on South China Historical Trail with “Values, Conservation and Revitalization of Heritage Route for Territorial Development” as the theme will take place online.
Nowadays conservation and revitalization of Heritage Routes has aroused worldwide concern, the outstanding value and current work about the South China Historical Trail is attracting wide attention from academies home and abroad. This seminar will focus on the conservation and revitalization of the values of heritage routes for territorial development, and meanwhile take this opportunity to further expand the long-term cooperation in conservation and revitalization of cultural heritage between China and France.
15:30 PM-20:00 PM in UTC +8（Shanghai）
09:30 AM-14:00 PM in UTC +2（Paris）
ZOOM Link:
https://zoom.com.cn/j/83359650709
Chinese-French simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
Please register by scanning the QR code:
1 Background
1.1 Conservation and revitalization of HERITAGE ROUTES has aroused worldwide concern
In 2003, " HERITAGE ROUTES " was officially included in the World Heritage List as a new large-scale heritage type. The concept of "routes" or cultural itineraries was discussed by the expert meeting on "Routes as a Part of our Cultural Heritage" (Madrid, Spain, November 1994). The concept of heritage routes is shown to be a rich and fertile one, offering a privileged framework in which mutual understanding, a plural approach to history and a culture of peace can all operate. A heritage route is composed of tangible elements of which the cultural significance comes from exchanges and a multi-dimensional dialogue across countries or regions, and that illustrate the interaction of movement, along the route, in space and time.
In 2008, the 16th Congress of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) adopted the Charter on Cultural Routes. The regional conservation of heritage and the overall dynamic protection of humanity and nature have become the primary trend of heritage conservation. In February 2020, ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Cultural Routes (CIIC) held an international academic seminar on the theme of "Living the Cultural Route" on its 25th anniversary. It can be seen that the conservation and revitalization of Heritage Routes has become an important international issue.
1.2 Outstanding value and current work about the South China Historical Trail are attracting wide attention from academies home and abroad
With a long history and profound culture, the South China Historical Trail is the channel of economic and cultural exchanges. It’s the road of military affairs, business travel and ethnic migration and integration, which shows the historical development of Guangdong and the continuation of the context, representing ancient post culture in China and even the world.
At present, some high-quality work on the conservation and revitalization of the South China Historical Trail has been carried out in Guangdong, and some innovative practices including integrate heritage conservation, cultural exploitation, rural revitalization and regional coordinated development are promoted, which has aroused great attention in China and should also get more discussions around the world.
1.3 Extension of long-term cooperation in the field of protection and activation of cultural heritage between China and France
Europe, especially France, has rich experience and practice in the protection of heritage routes, sustainable tourism, and rural revitalization. There are many cultural resources such as ancient towns and villages along the South China Historical Trail, and the current historical trail tourism is booming. This seminar can extend the long-term cooperation with French ministry of Culture, la Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine, l’Association des Petites Cités de Caractère de France, le Réseau des Grands Sites de France (RGSF), l’Association Nationale des Architectes des Bâtiments de France (ANABF), etc. Its purpose is to establish friendly relations with the department and related professional institutions of France and the world, to improve the quality of the protection and revitalization of heritage routes, and carry out a series of international cooperation on the theoretical research and practical use of heritage protection and revitalization.
2. Theme
Values, Conservation and Revitalization of Heritage Route for Territorial Development
Patrimoines, mise en valeur et revitalisation des territoires
Conservation and revitalization of Heritage Routes has become an international frontier issue of heritage conservation. To understand and interpret the value of such large-scale heritage, to protect its heritage elements, and to carry out the revitalization and sustainable reutilization of Heritage Routes, are all important perspectives and significant work concept for the the South China Historical Trail. Under the background of China-France cultural cooperation, the theme is aimed at proposing sustainable goals for the conservation and revitalization of Heritage Routes by sharing the cases and practices of Heritage Routes in China, France and other countries.
3. Guests to be Invited
International Experts:
Roger BATAILLE, Vice-president of the Association Petites Cités de Caractère de France
Eleonora BERTI, Expert of the Italian Ministry of Culture
Lucile BORDET, Responsible person of actions internationales, Réseau des grands sites de France
Catherine CHEVILLOT, President of Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine
Françoise GED, Responsible person of the Observatoire de l’architecture de la Chine contemporaine
Vincent GUICHARD, Director of établissement public de Bibracte-Grand site de France
Caroline SALAÜN, Director of Grand Site de France du Cirque de Navacelles
Éric HUYBRECHTS, Architect and Urban/Regional Planner，Manager of International affairs at the directorate general of the Institut Paris Region
Alain MARINOS, National delegate of the Association Petites Cités de Caractère de France, Honorary President of Association Nationale des Architectes des Bâtiments de France
Jean-Pierre MARTINETTI, President of the « Cercle STENDHAL » and of the NGO « Culture, Images & Territoires »
Marie-Georges PAGEL-BROUSSE, Chairman of REMPART
Fabien SÉNÉCHAL, President of Association Nationale des Architectes des Bâtiments de France
Véronique VESTON, Heritage architect, Responsible person of l’expertise patrimoine, agency AREP
Chinese Experts:
RUAN Yisan, Professor of College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, President of Ruan Yisan Urban Heritage Foundation
WU Jiang, Former Vice President of Tongji University , Professor of College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Academician of the French Academy of Architecture
ZHOU Jian, Professor of College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Director of UNESCO World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region(Shanghai), National engineering survey and design master
DONG Wei, Professor of Southeast University, Professor of Cultural Resources Management, UNESCO
ZHAO Yun, Researcher, Director of World Cultural Heritage Center of China,Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage
ZHOU Xiaofang, Member of the Shaoxing CPPCC Standing Committee, Director of the Agricultural and Rural Committee, Senior Planner
SHAO Yong, Professor of College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University, Vice President of ICOMOS-CIAV, Standing Director of Ruan Yisan Urban Heritage Foundation
LU Wei, Vice Director of UNESCO World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region (Shanghai)
DING Feng, Researcher of National Research Center of Historic Cities, Tongji University, Secretary General of Ruan Yisan Urban Heritage Foundation
CAO Jing, Director of the Guangdong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, President of Guangdong Provincial Conservation Association on Monuments
ZHU Xuemei, Professor of Guangdong University of Technology
ZHANG Yu, Deputy secretary general, Guangdong Province Conservation Association on Monuments
WANG Zhaohui, Director of Bureau of Natural Resources of Zhuhai
DU Lihong, President of Volunteer Association of Planners, Architects and Engineers of Guangdong Province