The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) concluded its landmark International Forum on Mutual Learning Among Civilizations today, marking the 20th anniversary of the Historic Centre of Macao's UNESCO World Heritage status with a groundbreaking five-point action plan.
Building Bridges Through Heritage
Delegates from December 16-17 proposed leveraging Macao's unique position as a cultural crossroads to:
Establish permanent global dialogue platforms
Expand digital youth exchange programs
Develop joint heritage preservation frameworks
Four Key Commitments
The initiative emphasizes:
Cross-cultural governance experience sharing
Enhanced academic and artistic collaboration
Modern applications of traditional wisdom
Next-generation leadership development
Cultural Affairs Bureau representatives noted: "This roadmap aligns with China's Global Civilization Initiative while honoring Macao's role in East-West exchange since the Ming Dynasty."
