Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Heena Waleed has reviewed China's efforts to preserve historical documents during her official visit to the country, gaining insight into the preservation of written records and their role in safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.
As part of the visit, Minister Heena toured the Hangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture, where she observed the work undertaken to preserve China's historical documents. She also learned about the important role written records play in preserving cultural memories and passing them on to future generations.
The Minister also visited Zhejiang Library in Hangzhou, where she gained insight into the institution's efforts to preserve documentary heritage and disseminate information and knowledge. She also learned about the library's role in promoting reading habits and encouraging lifelong learning.
China serves as an example to other countries through its efforts to preserve its history and culture. The country also places particular emphasis on sharing its innovative approaches to heritage preservation with other nations, especially those in Asia.
The visit forms part of Minister Heena's official engagement in China, where she is representing the Maldives at the fourth Council Meeting of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, a regional organisation dedicated to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage.