On May 19, Song Xinchao, Chairman of ICOMOS China, visited Quanzhou Normal University to launch the first lecture in the "Cultural Heritage and Ancient Civilizations" series organized by the Quanzhou Cultural Heritage Research Institute – "World Cultural Heritage in China". The lecture was attended by colleagues from Quanzhou's cultural heritage institutions and faculty and students of Quanzhou Normal University. The lecture was moderated by Sun Hua, Professor at Peking University's School of Archaeology and Museology and Director of the Quanzhou Cultural Heritage Research Institute.
During the lecture, Dr. Song Xinchao introduced the birth and development of World Heritage, assessed the role of World Heritage projects in the protection and utilization of cultural relics in China, elaborated on China's contributions to the global World Cultural Heritage enterprise, and looked ahead to the prospects for World Cultural Heritage in China. Dr. Song Xinchao noted that China will continue to strengthen international cooperation in the field of World Cultural Heritage and play a greater role in building a network of dialogue and cooperation among countries with different cultures and civilizations. The audience gained a more comprehensive understanding of the emergence and development of World Cultural Heritage in China and benefited greatly from Dr. Song Xinchao's lecture.
After the lecture, Dr. Song Xinchao visited the Quanzhou Cultural Heritage Research Institute and offered valuable suggestions for the Institute's development and construction.
Edited by: Quanzhou Cultural Heritage Research Institute General Office
Reviewed by: Li Guanghan, Wang Siyu
Final approval by: Shen Ruiwen, Zhang Jianwei
