UNESCO “I want to support the rebuilding of Shuri Castle” November 1, 6:01
As for the Shuri Castle, which was restored on the site of Shuri Castle in “World Heritage” in Naha, where a large-scale fire broke out, I would like to support you. ”And showed a positive attitude toward support for reconstruction.
Following the fire that broke out at Shuri Castle in Naha City, UNESCO Director-General Mechtild Rosler World Heritage Center interviewed NHK at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France on the 31st.
Rosler Center Director said, “The World Heritage site has been hit by fire in the past, and I was deeply shocked by the idea of“ Mataka. ”It is a symbol of Japan and Okinawa, and a psychological shock. I think the size of is immeasurable. "
UNESCO is one of the world heritage sites, and is also working on a project to rebuild the tomb in Uganda that was burnt down in 2010. I would like to help with a good network, I have already contacted the Japanese government and will have a meeting place in the first half of next week, "he said. .
Also, regarding the possibility of canceling the registration of World Heritage due to a fire, “The Shuri Castle ruins are registered as a World Heritage site along with other related heritage sites. That said, the value of other heritage has not been lost. "