Public Events

PANEL PRESENTATION & EXHIBITION

Heritage Exposition 

  • Showcasing Malaysia’s heritage sites and conservation projects.
  • Demonstrating implementation of UNESCO conventions
  • Interactive displays on living heritage and cultural practices

Reflecting UNESCO@80

The key elements of the UNESCO 80th Anniversary Celebration in Malaysia:

  1. Professional dialogue: From Silo to Systems
    Designed to bring together stakeholders across UNESCO-related frameworks, facilitate case-based, practice-oriented discussions and encourage cross-disciplinary exchange
     
  2. A UNESCO@80 Reflection Celebration, which will be integrated within the programme as a symbolic and inclusive moment of celebration.
     
  3. A week-long pocket events: Small, partner-led activities/pocket events that well be organised in Kuching, including:
    • Food-based cultural activities (by Kuching Selatan Gastronomy City)
    • Short heritage walks (by Sarawak Delta Geopark)
    • Micro exhibitions (in the Borneo Cultural Museum)

 

Kuching: Living Heritage, Low Carbon Future

  1. Public Dialogue:
    Living Heritage and Low Carbon Urban Future -bringing together selected GA2026 delegates, local practitioners, DBKU representatives, and invited members of the public
     
  2. Signature Site Experience:
    Kuching as a Living Example - allows participants to experience Kuching directly through a guided site-based session to demonstrate how heritage, public space, urban form, and everyday life contribute to a more sustainable urban future.
     
  3. Focus Lab:
    Adaptive Reuse and Low Carbon Urban Development - intended as a small, technical, discussion-based session for professionals, officers, and invited participants. It offers depth without creating a large additional programme burden.