Tag: Heritage
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The world’s first Boeing Jetfoil scrapping has started
The scrapping of the world’s first Boeing Jetfoil, “Flores,” has begun, according to a source with the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group (JCCG), who confirmed to the ... -
Antique cannon found in Ilha Verde, origins still unknown
An antique cannon has been unearthed at a construction site in Ilha Verde, and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) says experts are still studying its origins. ... -
Integrating AI into conservation practices for heritage preservation
The 14th annual academic meeting of the China Association for Conservation Technology of Cultural Heritage, held in September in Urumqi, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, ... -
IC announces two-month shuttle service for historical discovery tour
Macau will run a two-month shuttle service from the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Rua do Cunha to local attractions, with historical character performances bringing the ... -
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 meters from ... -
Free workshops, tours for Cultural Heritage Day
In observance of China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will offer a series of free workshops, guided tours, and exhibitions at ... -
IC says growing number of youngsters want to work as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritors’
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is continuing to offer training and certification for “Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor,” IC president Deland Leong said yesterday during a press ... -
Grand Coloane Resort to host Indian heritage event in cultural collaboration
Grand Coloane Resort will stage a themed cultural dining event, “Echoes of India · Taste of Tradition,” on April 18, offering guests an immersive showcase of ... -
IC concludes second phase of restoration works at the Ruins, facilities fully reopen for visits
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced in a statement that the second phase of restoration and maintenance work on the bronze statues at the Ruins of ... -
St. Paul’s restoration nears completion as ‘Peace Dove’ statue remains unfinished
The Ruins of St. Paul’s, a World Heritage Site and historic landmark in Macau, is undergoing restoration, with the overseeing restorer reporting that the second and ... -
CURB to launch new book on historical neon signs
The Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) is set to launch a new book on Macau’s historical neon signs. Titled “Guide to Neon Signs in Macau,” ... -
Tourists undeterred as restoration underway at Ruins of St. Paul’s
The second phase of restoration work on the Ruins of St. Paul’s is currently underway, with the construction period expected to last until Feb. 9. Tourists ... -
Experts call for preservation of Kwong Hing Tai Pier as gov’t moves to reclaim site
The government is reportedly reclaiming the long-vacant Inner Harbour Pier 11, also known as “Kwong Hing Tai Pier,” prompting a local cultural entrepreneur to call for ... -
Council says lightning rod installation at Ruins of St. Paul’s reversible
The Cultural Heritage Council held its fourth plenary meeting of the year yesterday, focusing on safeguarding Macau’s intangible cultural heritage and addressing public concerns over recent ... -
Twenty Years of Macau’s World Heritage: Reflections and Renewed Challenges
Analysis By João Palla Martins, Architect (text and photos) In 2005, the inscription of the Historic Centre of Macau on the UNESCO World Heritage List marked ... -
Macau celebrates 20th anniversary of UNESCO listing with series of activities
Macau is celebrating two decades of its historic center’s listing as part of UNESCO’s World Heritage with a series of activities from July to December this ... -
Restoration effort aims to protect Ruins of St. Paul’s from bird damage
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) plans to install a lightning protection system for the Ruins of St. Paul’s at the end of this month, along with ... -
Chio Family Mansion set to open this year
The Chio Family Mansion, located on Travessa da Porta, is currently undergoing an exciting restoration and revitalization process, with plans to open to the public later ... -
Cultural Fund receives five applications for historic building renovations
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced that the Cultural Development Fund (FDC) has received five applications for the second round of the 2024 “Financial Support Plan ... -
Xi stresses preserving China’s cultural, natural heritage
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further efforts to preserve the country’s cultural and natural treasures and renew their glamour in the new era. Xi, also ... -
Popularity of ancient Chinese architecture stands strong
Lin Guodong’s trip from Shanghai to Yuncheng, Shanxi province, over the May Day holiday this year was his third visit to the region known for ancient ... -
IC to keep historic cannon barrel for inspection
An old cannon barrel found at a roadwork site in Fai Chi Kei over the weekend will be kept for further inspection by the bureau, the ... -
Archeological materials found at Patio do Amparo not from Qing Dynasty
A Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) study on archeological materials found at a land plot at Patio do Amparo, in the surroundings of the Ruins of St ... -
Lebanon’s Christians feel the heat in its sacred forest and valley
Majestic cedar trees towered over dozens of Lebanese Christians gathered outside a small mid-19th century chapel hidden in a mountain forest to celebrate the Feast of ...
