Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

4-2018

Abstract

The process of heritage-making is farfrom straightforward. Defining the meaning of heritage in young nations and citieswhere land availability is limited is a challenging exercise. It often crossesthe paths of history, religion, memory-shaping, development, andidentity-building. It requires fluent communication channels between civilsociety, local organisations and governments. Willingness to cooperate from allthe parties involved is essential; dialogue a must.In land-scarce or densely populated Asiancities, expansion and growth is colliding with the preservation of legacies, thepast and memory. This paper examines regional case studies from Hong Kong,Manila and Singapore, where preservation of cultural patrimony, development anddaily life follow conflicting paths. It sheds light on the policies behindheritage-making, where the interaction with concepts such as memory, identity, urbanplanning, progress, and nature, creates complex situations and requiresimaginative resolutions.

Keywords

Asian Cities, Urban Heritage Preservation, Singapore Heritage, Hong Kong Heritage, Manila Heritage

Discipline

Asian History | Asian Studies | Urban Studies and Planning

Research Areas

Humanities

Publication

eTropic: Electronic journal of studies in the tropics

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

90

Last Page

116

ISSN

1448-2940

Identifier

10.25120/etropic.17.1.2018.3644

Publisher

James Cook University

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.25120/etropic.17.1.2018.3644

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