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8th World Symposium of the OWHC Second
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September 19 to 23, 2005
Cusco, Peru
Second invitation
The Municipality of Cusco and the Organization of World Heritage Cities (OWHC) with the cooperation of UNESCO, Getty Foundation, Council of Europe, Netherland Funds In Trust, World Momuments Fund and the scientific support of the Getty Conservation Institute, invites professionals, politicians and all those involved in the conservation and preservation of World Heritage Cities to participate in the 8th World Symposium, the central theme of which is:
HERITAGE OF HUMANITY, HERITAGE WITH HUMANITY
Divided into three points:
- Participation of the population in the revitalization of world heritage cities: Achievements and Errors.
The objective of the first theme is the examination of experiences and the identification of the mechanisms through which populations can participate in the revitalization of their world heritage cities.
- The non-material heritage of world heritage cities. Identifying and promoting it.
The objective of the second theme is the examination of the non-material heritage that local populations contribute to the life and vitality of world heritage cities.
- Catering for tourists in world heritage cities: How to reconcile tourism with the needs of the resident population.
The objective of the third theme is the examination of how the populations of historic centres can maintain a reasonable quality of life within the context of mass tourism.
Nature of the Symposium:
In light of the unique opportunity this meeting offers for bringing together politicians, experts in heritage conservation and professionals in the fields of sociology, economics and urban planning in world heritage cities, the organizers' aim is the promotion of a real dynamic of exchange and dialogue between all participants through debates organized in small workshops.
In these discussions each of the aforementioned points will be introduced via a main presentation designed to centre debate, which will be illustrated by two case studies, each presented by a politician and an expert in the subject in the three languages of the OWHC - Spanish, English and French.
Under the auspices of the Getty Conservation Institute, responsible for the scientific aspect of the meeting, a scientific committee comprised of 0WHC representatives and conservation experts, professionals and the representatives of institutions met in Lima Peru to establish an initial list of interesting cases for debate, based on two considerations: geography and linguistics.
This Symposium has been made possible by the support of the European Council and the World Monument Fund.
Poster Presentation
On November 30 th 2004 proposals were received for the Poster Session and were evaluated by a Special Selection Committee in January of this year. Those concerned have already been informed of the acceptance of their proposals.
The Poster Session presentation will take place on Friday September 23 rd from 12.30 pm to 4:30 pm.
The documents presented throughout the Symposium will be distributed to the participants in CD format.
Timetable:
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First Meeting regarding the Symposium and Poster Session: |
September 2004 |
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Second Symposium Meeting: |
February 2005 |
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Third Symposium Meeting: |
April 2005 |
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Receipt of Poster Designs: |
April 2005 |
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Installation of Posters in Cusco: |
19-21 September 2005 |
Inscription Quotas:
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Cost of inscription |
Before July 31 st 2005 |
From August 1 st to September 20 th 2005 |
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Non-members |
500 US $ |
550 US $ |
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OWHC members |
400 US $ |
450 US $ |
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Experts |
400 US $ |
450 US $ |
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Companions |
400 US $ |
450 US $ |
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Under 25s |
400 US $ |
450 US $ |
Participants' inscription costs include:
Admission to all sessions.
Documentation and minutes of the Symposium.
Certificate of attendance.
Coffee, refreshments, and food during the official breaks during the Symposium.
Reception and aid centre.
Inauguration ceremony.
Evening meals and artistic presentations.
Closing ceremony.
Transfers from and to the airport and to all events.
The 8 th Symposium Program is included
Those interested can register through the webpage: For more information regarding tourism and other attractions in Cusco and Peru, please refer to:
Further Information:
Elizabeth Kuon Arce
Executive Director
Organizing Committee of the 8 th OWHC World Symposium
Calle Mesón de Estrella 149
Cusco, Peru.
E-mail: / Website: Telephone: (051) (084) 235718
Fax: (051) (084) 255922
