Ock Pop Tok’s Ms Veo spoke about role of using cultural heritage as a means of economic development in local communities at “Heritage Protection: The Asian Experience” held by the Siam Society in Bangkok.
The conference brought attention to the importance of safeguarding the heritage of ethnic minorities, and creating opportunities for communities to revitalise their cultural practices to adapt to modern life.
Over 200 researchers, entrepreneurs, government officials, and students, attended the conference to discuss and debate issues around tangible and intangible cultural heritage preservation in a modern world. Experts from 12 countries in the region contributed to the discussion.
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