China News Service, Quanzhou, July 19 (Sun Hong and Tan Lei) Co-built by Huaqiao University and the Licheng District Government of Quanzhou City, the "Huaqiao University Quanzhou Ancient City Heritage Protection and Utilization Research Base" was unveiled and established on the 19th. Cooperation and Co-construction Framework Agreement.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the system of famous historical and cultural cities in China, and also the first anniversary of the application of the ancient city of Quanzhou to the World Heritage List.
In July 2021, the project "Quanzhou: The World Marine Commerce and Trade Center of Song and Yuan China" was selected into the "World Heritage List", becoming the 56th World Heritage Site in China.
Wang Lixia, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Vice President of Huaqiao University, said that the team of teachers and students of the School of Architecture of Huaqiao University contributed to the process of helping Quanzhou apply for the World Heritage List. , to provide BGI wisdom for the protection and utilization of the ancient city after the application.
Presenting the flag to the Shouwang Township Ancient Building Protection Service Team of Huaqiao University.
Photo by Li Mengxian
It is reported that the base will give full play to the professional advantages of Huaqiao University in architectural history and heritage protection, aiming at the protection and utilization of Quanzhou world cultural heritage and the transformation and improvement of the ancient city's space environment, through special research on heritage protection and utilization, space environment improvement and renovation design work camp, etc. In various forms, community residents are mobilized to participate in heritage protection and utilization, jointly promote the protection and utilization of the ancient city, and help Quanzhou build a "model city for world heritage protection".
As the core area of "Quanzhou: China's World Marine Commerce and Trade Center in Song and Yuan Dynasties", Licheng District has always attached great importance to the protection and utilization of cultural heritage.
Licheng District Mayor Wang Kesi hopes that the base can focus on the "root" and "soul" of the ancient city's culture, and focus on technical services, talent training, achievement incubation, study and inheritance, etc. It is a charming ancient city where you can see people, see things, see life, and keep your form, soul, and nostalgia.
On the same day, the flag-giving ceremony of the Shouwang Township and Ancient Building Protection Service Group of Huaqiao University was also held.
It is understood that the team was converted from the "Overseas Chinese Hearts Connected" Shuangcheng Volunteer Service Group after helping Quanzhou successfully apply for the World Heritage List. Carry out technical monitoring of ancient architectural heritage and comprehensive protection of traditional design.
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