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Diversified events to be held marking Macao listed as World Heritage site

Xinhua, June 10, 2015 Adjust font size:

Macao is to organize 35 commemorative activities from June 13 in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the city's historical center being designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ung Vai Meng, President of the Culture Affairs Bureau of Macao announced Wednesday in a press conference.

As the culture root and driving force behind Macao's historical development, the historical center of Macao will celebrate its 10th anniversary of its inscription on World Heritage List on July 15.

On the occasion, the Culture Affairs Bureau of Macao, combined with Department of Culture of Henan Province will host a series of events, aiming at rousing people's interest as well as raising the awareness for the universal value of Historical Center of Macao, said Ung Vai Meng.

The events will include several new historic and cultural facilities in operation, exhibitions, a seminar, and performances and highlighted activities, intending to show the works, achievements and research in safeguarding the culture heritage, so as to enhance public's knowledge and seek support for conservation of culture heritage in Macao, according to organizers.

Co-organizer Henan Province will present "Genesis and Spirit", showcase of Hennan's vivid intangible culture heritage element to the public through demonstrations, workshops and lecture.

Moreover, the stamps "10th Anniversary of the Historical Center of Macao listed as World Heritage" will be issued by Macao Post on July 15. Endi