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CONTENTS Lesson 1 –Conservation policy in Hong Kong Antiquities and monuments ordinance Declared monuments in Hong Kong Grading of historic buildings Monument declaration and building grading system Class activity Role Play Appendix: UNESCO World Heritage 2 Lesson 1 –Conservation Policy in Hong Kong | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

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4 What is the difference between declared monuments and historic buildings? Lesson 1 –Conservation Policy in Hong Kong | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

5 Government bodies responsible for conservation

6 Conservation Policy in Hong Kong The historical heritage of Hong Kong is protected under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance which aims to preserve objects of historical, archaeological and palaeontological* interest. *Palaeontology: the study of prehistoric life Lesson 1 –Conservation Policy in Hong Kong | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

7 What is a monument? According to the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance, a ‘monument’ is a place, building, site or structure which is declared to be a monument, historical building or archaeological or palaeontological site or structure. Unless granted a permit by the Antiquities Authority, no person is allowed to carry out any building works, demolition or any action that interfere with the monument. Lesson 1 – Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance | Hong Kong Conservation Policy | As of 2 December 2011, there were 101 declared monuments in Hong Kong. The location of the monuments can be seen on the map at AMO’s website: pdf

8 Name:Rock carving, Big Wave Bay Location:Big Wave Bay, Hong Kong Island Historical value: -Dynamic geometric and animal patterns -A valuable resource for the study of prehistoric human activities in the territory Lesson 1 – Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

9 Name:Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda Location:Yuen Long, the New Territories Historical value: -The only surviving ancient pagoda in Hong Kong -Over 600 years of history -Built by the Tangs, one of the major clans of the New Territories, the pagoda is an important heritage of the early history of Hong Kong Lesson 1 – Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

10 Grading of historic buildings Lesson 1 – Grading of Historic Building | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

11 How to grade historic buildings? Historic interest Architectural merit Social value and local interest AuthenticityGroup value Rarity Lesson 1 – Grading of Historic Building | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

12 Grade 1 Buildings of outstanding merit, which every effort should be made to preserve if possible. Grade 2 Buildings of special merit; efforts should be made to selectively preserve. Grade 3 Buildings of some merit; preservation in some form would be desirable and alternative means could be considered if preservation is not practicable. Lesson 1 – Grading of Historic Building | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

13 Grade I Lui Seng Chun Built in 1931 Lesson 1 – Grading of Historic Building | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

14 Grade 2 Yau Ma Tei Police Station Built in 1922 Lesson 1 – Grading of Historic Building | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

15 Grade 3 Wanchai Market Built in 1937 Lesson 1 – Grading of Historic Building | Hong Kong Conservation Policy |

16 Monument declaration and building grading system Lesson 1 – Monument Declaration and Building Grading System | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

17 Monument declaration and building grading system Lesson 1 – Monument Declaration and Building Grading System | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

18 [Discussion] What are the limitations of the current mechanism of grading and declaration of monuments? Lesson 1 – Monument Declaration and Building Grading System | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

Summary Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance is responsible for protecting culturally significant buildings. Six criteria of the grading of historic buildings - Architectural value - Historic interest - Rarity - Group value - Authenticity - Social value and local interest 19 Lesson 1 – Hong Kong Conservation Policy | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

Class Activity – Role Play 20 Class Activity | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

21 Class Activity - Role Play Identify a historic building or any old building in the nearby area which faces the threat of demolition. Step 1- Separate the class into groups. Each student should play the role of a stakeholder. Step 2- Identify the target of redevelopment Name of the building? Where is it? When is the year of construction? What is the current use of the building? Proposed use? ? Class Activity | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

22 Appendix: UNESCO World Heritage Lesson 1 – UNESCO World Heritage | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

23 UNESCO World Heritage Historic Centre of Macau Lesson 1 – UNESCO World Heritage | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

24 What is the UNESCO World Heritage? According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Heritage are natural or cultural properties which are inscribed on the World Heritage List. These properties are considered as having outstanding universal cultural or natural value by the World Heritage Committee. There are three major kinds of properties: cultural, natural and mixed heritage. Lesson 1 – UNESCO World Heritage | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|

1.Key benefits of inscription: to access World Heritage Fund and to gain international communities’ assistance. 2.Indirect benefits of enlisting: tourism development, raising of local awareness and reinstating national pride. | Hong Kong Conservation Policy | 25

26 Inscription of the UNESCO World Heritage List Lesson 1 – UNESCO World Heritage | Conservation Policy in Hong Kong|