The University Held the “Fujian-Macau Symposium and Exhibition on Memory of the World and Maritime Silk Road”
On 15 October, the “Fujian-Macau Symposium and Exhibition on Memory of the World and Maritime Silk Road” sponsored by Fujian Provincial Archives, City University of Macau Library and Macau Documentation and Information Society was held at the Taipa campus of the University. It was attended by experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Memory of the World Project and scholars from Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao.
Leaders and guests who attended the opening ceremony included Gao Qixing, Director of the Research Office of the Liaison Office, Papa Momar Diop, Vice Chairman of the International Consultative Committee for UNESCO Memory of the World Project, Catherine Bloch Gersche, member of the International Consultative Committee and Chairman of the Mexico Memory of the World Committee, Yolia Tortolero, Vice-President of the UNESCO Memory of the World Regional Committee in Latin America and the Caribbean, Wang Hongmin, Director of the Office of Foreign Affairs of the State Archives Administration, Ma Junfan, Deputy Director of the Fujian Provincial Archives and Tang Chon Chit, President of Macau Documentation and Information Society etc.
In his speech, Rector Zhang pointed out that Fujian and Macao had a long history of close contacts and exchanges and with the development of maritime silk road as well as UNESCO Memory of the World Project, there would be deeper exchanges between the two places. He also told the audience that three years ago, the University gained the recognition of UNESCO and set up the first Memory of the World Knowledge Center in the world, placing emphasis on promoting cultural preservation and education.
As the representative of the International Consultative Committee for UNESCO Memory of the World Project, Vice Chairman Papa Momar Diop conveyed a congratulatory and encouragement message of the Committee Chairman. He commended the Memory of the World Knowledge Center-Macau for its performance and the satisfactory outcome of the cooperation with the Fujian Center and hope the Macau Center would continue to leverage its unique advantages.
Deputy Director Ma Junfan and President Tang Chon Chit hoped that the event would enable the Memory of the World Knowledge Center-Fujian and the Memory of the World Knowledge Center-Macau to play a bigger role in the protection, rescue, promotion, development and utilization of maritime documentary heritage. They also hoped that the two Centers would continue to conduct exchanges and cooperation between Fujian and Macao with respect to the Memory of World Project, promote the development and utilization of documentary heritage and the construction of an information resources network.
After the opening ceremony, the “Fujian-Macau Symposium on Memory of the World and Maritime Silk Road” was held at the international conference room of the University. Thematic discussions were conducted on the documentary heritage of different places, the development and outcomes of the Memory of the World Project. In addition, the direction of cooperation with the UNESCO Memory of the World Project was explored with a view to further promoting the development of Macao and the region in the area of historic assets. Guests participating in the event also visited the historical and cultural spots in Macao and the Archives to find out more about Macao’s culture and documentary heritage. The Exhibition will last until 15 November.
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