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What makes the Ilocandia a World Heritage Site?
Ilocandia is considered a World Heritage site because of its rich treasures. These rich treasures are the cultural and natural heritage sites that are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. And it is because of the churches erected by the Spaniards, and the history that lies in the place. Places as unique and diverse like Paoay Church that has a unique combination of baroque and oriental styles, and Vigan, the Intramuros of the Ilocos, when I compare this to heritage place also makes Ilocandia a World Heritage site.
2. What are the threats that face the world heritage sites
Ilocandia’s sites are not free from threats. I think the earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, uncontrolled urbanization and the heritage sites are somewhat not taken care anymore so they can easily break.
3. What brings about the successful preservation of these world heritage …show more content…
Like for example in the case of The Historic Town of Vigan City, they are protecting/preserving its cobblestone streets and its unique European architecture. That’s why other vehicles are permitted to enter these streets. Only kalesas are allowed. And in the case of Paoay Church, they are protecting its physical appearance since it was partially destroyed twice by an earthquake and because of this, people built columns to support the ceiling of the …show more content…
Why are these World Heritage places important?
These World Heritage places are important because they were shaped by nature and history. These places are inheritance passed from one generation to the next. It is also reflected in the natural and cultural diversity of places and objects that help them to understand their past.
The following definitions of social, aesthetic, historic and scientific values are from the Australia ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance (the Burra Charter) (1992) and the Draft Guidelines for the protection and management and use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage places (1998). The definitions of biological diversity, ecosystems and geological values are from the Australian Natural Heritage (7 charter standards and principles for the conservation of places of natural heritage significance (1996).
SOCIAL VALUES
Social value to the community embraces the qualities for which a place is a focus of spiritual, traditional, economic, political, national or other cultural sentiment to the majority or minority group. • Is the place important to the community as a landmark or local signature? In what ways, and to what
Ilocandia is considered a World Heritage site because of its rich treasures. These rich treasures are the cultural and natural heritage sites that are irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. And it is because of the churches erected by the Spaniards, and the history that lies in the place. Places as unique and diverse like Paoay Church that has a unique combination of baroque and oriental styles, and Vigan, the Intramuros of the Ilocos, when I compare this to heritage place also makes Ilocandia a World Heritage site.
2. What are the threats that face the world heritage sites
Ilocandia’s sites are not free from threats. I think the earthquakes and other natural disasters, pollution, uncontrolled urbanization and the heritage sites are somewhat not taken care anymore so they can easily break.
3. What brings about the successful preservation of these world heritage …show more content…
Like for example in the case of The Historic Town of Vigan City, they are protecting/preserving its cobblestone streets and its unique European architecture. That’s why other vehicles are permitted to enter these streets. Only kalesas are allowed. And in the case of Paoay Church, they are protecting its physical appearance since it was partially destroyed twice by an earthquake and because of this, people built columns to support the ceiling of the …show more content…
Why are these World Heritage places important?
These World Heritage places are important because they were shaped by nature and history. These places are inheritance passed from one generation to the next. It is also reflected in the natural and cultural diversity of places and objects that help them to understand their past.
The following definitions of social, aesthetic, historic and scientific values are from the Australia ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places of Cultural Significance (the Burra Charter) (1992) and the Draft Guidelines for the protection and management and use of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage places (1998). The definitions of biological diversity, ecosystems and geological values are from the Australian Natural Heritage (7 charter standards and principles for the conservation of places of natural heritage significance (1996).
SOCIAL VALUES
Social value to the community embraces the qualities for which a place is a focus of spiritual, traditional, economic, political, national or other cultural sentiment to the majority or minority group. • Is the place important to the community as a landmark or local signature? In what ways, and to what