The 13 th World Conference of Historical Cities closed in the formerimperial city of Hue on April 18 after adopting a six-pointdeclaration.
Under the declaration, presented byChairman of the Hue City People’s Committee Phan Trong Vinh, delegatesagreed to cooperate to build a common rule for historical cities:“Respect the past and look towards the future” and take initiative inpartnering with member cities to establish an information networkserving the research of documents regarding the restoration of heritagevalues.
The declaration also emphasises efforts topreserve and promote cultural and historical values during the processof integration and modernisation, improve awareness of the public,especially young people, about cultural and historical values, map outplans and programmes in support of local and regional initiatives on therestoration and management of heritage values and involvement inrelevant conferences.
With three forums andconferences, the three-day conference sought the common voice in dealingwith urgent issues emerging in historical cities.
Ahmet Koru, President of the Konya city Youth Association of Turkeystressed that tourism is not a tool to earn money but to promote theculture of each country.
Entitled, "DefiningUniversal Heritage, Challenges and Solutions,” the biennial event drewrepresentatives, academics and the mayors of 32 cities from 16 countriesand territories around the world.-VNA
Under the declaration, presented byChairman of the Hue City People’s Committee Phan Trong Vinh, delegatesagreed to cooperate to build a common rule for historical cities:“Respect the past and look towards the future” and take initiative inpartnering with member cities to establish an information networkserving the research of documents regarding the restoration of heritagevalues.
The declaration also emphasises efforts topreserve and promote cultural and historical values during the processof integration and modernisation, improve awareness of the public,especially young people, about cultural and historical values, map outplans and programmes in support of local and regional initiatives on therestoration and management of heritage values and involvement inrelevant conferences.
With three forums andconferences, the three-day conference sought the common voice in dealingwith urgent issues emerging in historical cities.
Ahmet Koru, President of the Konya city Youth Association of Turkeystressed that tourism is not a tool to earn money but to promote theculture of each country.
Entitled, "DefiningUniversal Heritage, Challenges and Solutions,” the biennial event drewrepresentatives, academics and the mayors of 32 cities from 16 countriesand territories around the world.-VNA
