Programmes

    International Capacity-building for World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation

    WHIPIC conducts region-specific capacity-building workshops for heritage interpreters and managers from Africa, the Arab region, Asia, and other areas to improve their skills in heritage interpretation and presentation.

    Main Activities


    • Conducting webinars and lecture series involving various stakeholders
    • Capacity building for African World Heritage interpreters and site managers
    • Capacity building for Arab region World Heritage interpreters and site managers
    • Capacity building for Asian World Heritage interpreters and site managers

    Target Groups


    • Experts and researchers interested in World Heritage interpretation and presentation
    • Various stakeholders involved in heritage interpretation and presentation
    • General public and related institutions

    Achievements


    YearTitleDetails
    2020
    2020 Online Lecture Series: World Heritage Presentation
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    2021
    2021 Online Lecture Series: World Heritage Interpretation
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    2021
    2021 Webinar series
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    2022
    2022 Online Lecture and Webinar Series
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    2023
    2023 Workshop on World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation in Africa
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    2024
    2024 Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites in the Arab Region
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    Related Documents


    2020 Online Lecture Series: World Heritage Presentation

     

    2021 Online Lecture Series: World Heritage Interpretation

     

    2021 Webinar series

     

    2022 Online Lecture and Webinar Series

     

    2023 Workshop on World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation in Africa

     

    2024 Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites in the Arab Region

     

    2020 Online Lecture Series: World Heritage Presentation

    Overview


    CategoryContents

    Schedule and Venue

    2020. 9. - 11. / Online Zoom Webina
    TopicThe Concept and Basics of World Heritage Interpretation

    Poster


    Participants


    SessionTitleLecturerDate
    1Introduction to World Heritage Interpretation
    Neil Silberman
    2020.09.10.
    2UNESCO World Heritage Listing & World Heritage Interpretation
    William Logan
    2020.09.17.
    3World Heritage Interpretation for Cultural Reconciliation
    Shu-mei Huang
    2020.10.07.
    41972 World Heritage Convention & World Heritage Interpretation
    Yujie Zhu
    2020.10.22.
    5Minority-Inclusive World Heritage Interpretation
    Peter Bille Larsen
    2020.11.12.
    6Comprehensive World Heritage Interpretation
    Gamini Wijesuriya
    2020.11.26.

    2021 Online Lecture Series: World Heritage Interpretation

    Overview


    CategoryContents
    Schedule and Venue2021. 4. – 11. /Online Zoom Webina
    TopicThe Concept and Basics of World Heritage Interpretation

    Poster


    Participants


    SessionTitleLecturerDate
    1Introduction to World Heritage Presentation

    Mario Santana-Quintero

    2021.04.15.
    2ICOM, Museums, Heritage Sites, Cultural Landscapes: a strategic relationAlberto Garlandini2021.05.13.
    3World Heritage and Tourism: looking for synergiesMaria Gravari-Barbas2021.06.17.
    4Heritage Interpretation, Digital Media and End-usersHafizur Rahaman2021.07.15. 
    5Speaking with a Changing World: Communication the Heritage of the World

    Mike Robinson

    2021.08.19. 
    6Community Engagement in Interpreting World Heritage Values

    Sarah Court

    2021.09.16. 
    7Heritage and participatory media in the age of data technologyElisa Giaccardi 2021.10.14. 
    Special
    Discussion
    Inclusive and Participatory
    World Heritage Interpretation & Presentation
    Neil Silberman
    2021.11.18.

    Mario Santana-Quintero

    2021 Online Webinar Series

    Overview


    CategoryContents
    Schedule and Veune2021. 2. – 7. /Online Zoom Webina
    TopicWorld Heritages: Multiple Memories

    Topics


    SessionDateTopic
    1February

    New Approaches to the Protection of World Heritage: Interpretation and Presentation

    - The importance of interpretation in the protection of World Heritage and latest global trends

    - The role of interpretation in dealing with heritage with different memories per group

    2March

    Disagreements Surrounding World Heritage: Different Memories and Voices

    - Discussion on consequential problems

    - Practical approaches to the remembrance of heritage and potential alternatives

    3April

    Conflicting memories about World Heritage: “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution”
    and “Hagia Sophia in Turkey” as well as the UNESCO Slave Route Project

    - Reason for conflicting memories in each case and major issues

    - Ways to manage consequent conflicts

    4May[Competition] Peace and reconciliation through World Heritage

    - Look for a story of overcoming past conflicts and suffering to promote peace and reconciliation in heritage protection and management

    5June

    UNESCO’s response to remembrance heritage: systematic improvement and approach at a civil society level

    - Approach to the conflict management process within the framework of the World Heritage Convention

    - See universal understanding of the international community and promote solidarity with civil society

    6July

    [General Discussion Led by the Chairman]

    - How to deal with different memories and interpretations about the same heritage

    Poster


    2022 Online Lecture and Webinar Series

    Overview


    CategoryContents
    Schedule and Venue2022. 8. – 11. /OnlineZoom Webina
    TopicBridging the Gap: the 50 years of the World Heritage Convention

    Poster


    Participants


    SessionTitleLecturerDate
    1

    Bridging the Gap: the 50 years of the World Heritage Convention

    Souayibou Varrisou
    Kerime Danis
    Haifaa Abedalhalim
    Miray Hazaltun Wosinski
    2022.08.25.
    2Human-Nature Coexistence through Heritage Interpretation
    Ishanlosen Odiaua2022.09.16.
    3For Sustainable Heritage Interpretation: Public Friendly Presentation
    James Carter2022.09.29.
    4Interlinking the Tangible and Intangible including Memories in Heritage Interpretation
    Neel Kamal Chapagain2022.10.20.
    5The Directions of Heritage Interpretation in World Heritage Policy
    Joseph King
    Gautam Talukdar
    Hyunkyung Lee
    2022.11.10.

    2023 Workshop on World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation in Africa

    Overview


    CategoryContents
    Schedule and Venue2023. 10.  – 11. /online, in-person workshop
    TopicBasic Concepts of Heritage Interpretation and Presentation

    Poster


    Workshop


    SessionTopicsResource Person
    Day 1World Heritage Convention and Interpretation


    TheoryWorld Heritage Convention and World Heritage Interpretation and PresentationAlbino Jopela (AWHF)
    TheoryWhat is World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation: the role of heritage interpretation in World Heritage ManagementSujeong Lee (WHIPIC)
    Hands-onCase-study Sharing: Presentation by Participants
    General Discussion + Feedback from Resource Persons
    Erica Ndalikokule (NHC)
    Day 2Interpreting Heritage in Africa
    Theory
    Implementing Heritage Interpretation of World Heritage Sites:
    Case Studies and Capacity-Building Programs
    Haeree Shim (WHIPIC)
    Theory
    Interpretation and Heritage Development in AfricaMuhammad Juma (WHC Africa Unit)
    Theory
    Community Engagement in Interpreting and Presenting World Heritage ValuesPascall Taruvinga
    Theory
    Interpreting and Presenting Nature Values at World Heritage SitesKagosi Mwmulowe (ICOMOS)
    Hands-onCase-study Sharing: Presentation by ParticipantsAlbino Jopela (AWHF)
    Day 3Interpreting Heritage in Namibia
    TheoryHeritage Protection Policy in NamibiaErica Ndalikokule (NHC)
    TheoryInterpreting the Geoheritage of Twyfelfontein or /Ui//aes
    World Heritage Site
    Asfawossen Kassaye
    TheoryPresentation and Interpretation of Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes
    World Heritage Site
    Nina Maritz
    Theory
    Heritage Presentation in the Digital Era: Experiences from the Youth.Heritage.AfricaEspera Donovossi(ICCROM)
    Hands-onCase-study Sharing: Presentation by ParticipantsHaeree Shim(WHIPIC)

    In-Person Programme


    SessionTopicsResource Person
    Day 1Pre-visit to the site
    - Guided tour to Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes World Heritage Site:
    local community Perspective
    NHC
    Day 2Theory and Hands-on Activities
    TheoryDeveloping an Interpretation and Presentation Strategy for World Heritage Sites: Key steps and considerationsSojeong Kang(WHIPIC)
    TheoryConservation and Management of Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes:
    Key issues concerning its presentation and interpretation
    Genory Cloette(NHC)
    TheoryInterpretation of the Rock Art of Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes:
    Archaeologist Perspective
    John Kinahan
    Hands-onEvaluating the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites: Practical Exercises

    Hands-onPresentation of case studies (practical exercises restitution)

    Day 3Hands-on Activities
    Field tripGuided tour to Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes World Heritage SiteJohn Kinahan
    Hands-onImproving Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites in Africa: Practical Exercise
    Hands-onPresentation of case studies (practical exercises restitution)
    Day 4Closing Ceremony
    Hands-on

    Presentations of case-studies by participants


    NetworkingClosing ceremony and stakeholder event

    2024 Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites in the Arab Region

    Overview


    CategoryContents
    Schedule and Venue2024. 04. /in-person workshop
    TopicHands-on training that addresses real-world issues faced by heritage professionals in the Arab region using a problem-based learning approach

    Poster



    Participants


    NameAffiliation and positionTopic
    Sasha AliARC-WHIntroduction to the Workshop
    Haeree Shim
    UNESCO WHIPIC
    The Need for Heritage Interpretation and Discovering Inclusive Heritage Interpretation Practices with the WHIPIC Toolkit
    Dr. Ahmed Rjoob
    World Heritage Manager, Department of Cultural Heritage, Palestine
    Principles and Methodologies for Meaningful Heritage Interpretation and Presentation
    (Case Study: Hisam Palace, Palestine)
    Dr. Ismail El Nour
    University of Birmingham, UK
    Communicating Outstanding Universal Value (OUV)
    Engaging Local Communities and their Intangible Cultural Heritage in Heritage Interpretation
    Presenting Heritage and Storytelling Techniques

    Kayeong Oh

    UNESCO WHIPIC
    Overview on World Heritage Presentation
    Dr. Ona Vileikis
    ICOMOS CIPA

    Heritage Presentation and Interpretation in the Digital Era