The 2025 International Forum on Mutual Learning among Civilizations opens tomorrow in the Macao Special Administrative Region, convening over 50 government officials, scholars, and international representatives from nearly 10 countries and regions. The two-day event coincides with the 20th anniversary of Macao's UNESCO World Heritage recognition, spotlighting its historical role as a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures.
Leong Wai Man, Director of the Macao SAR's Cultural Affairs Bureau, emphasized the forum's timing: "Hosting this dialogue in 2025 allows participants to experience firsthand how Macao has harmonized diverse traditions through centuries of exchange." Discussions will explore sustainable cultural preservation models applicable to global cities facing modernization pressures.
Delegates will tour the Historic Center of Macao, whose 2005 UNESCO inscription marked a pivotal moment in recognizing hybrid architectural heritage. Analysts suggest the forum reinforces Macao's growing profile as a neutral platform for intercultural dialogue amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
