Session 2: The Synergy of Heritage, Arts, and Revitalizing Old Districts
【ArtBiz Asia 2025｜Forum Recap｜Heritage × Arts × Urban Revitalization】
Session 2: The Synergy of Heritage, Arts, and Revitalizing Old Districts
Cultural tourism is flourishing across East Asia, but a pressing question remains:
How can heritage move beyond static preservation to become a dynamic catalyst for creativity, identity, and economic renewal?
In the roundtable "The Synergy of Heritage, Arts, and Revitalizing Old Districts", experts from the Region gathered to explore how artistic practices, design thinking, and urban revitalization are reshaping cities and enriching cultural tourism.
Moderator:
• Mr. Carlos Marreiros — Architect, Chairman of MAA
Speakers:
• Mr. Lam Kin Meng — Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao
→ Offered insights on the evolving role of public institutions in heritage conservation and integrated cultural planning.
• Mr. Teo Yang — Founder, Teo Yang Studio
→ Spoke on the reimagining of hanok and historic spaces through contemporary design and placemaking.
• Mr. Mann Lao — Founder & Creative Director, CHIII Design
→ Showcased how local identity and community renewal can be driven through design-led cultural activation.
This cross-cultural dialogue reminded us that heritage is not just a reflection of the past, but a living engine for shaping vibrant, future-ready cities.
