BWM Talk Series: Unity in Diversity? The Role of Architectural Heritage in Identity-Building and Nationhood by Dr. Keith Tan Kay Hin

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Organised by Badan Warisan Malaysia.
BWM Talk Series Details
Date: Saturday, 7 September 2024
Time: 3.00PM
Venue: Badan Warisan Heritage Centre, No. 2 Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur
Fee: RM20 per person (non-members), Free for BWM members
Light refreshments will be served.

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About the Talk
As the world grows ever more diverse, both in terms of tangible heritage as well as intangible identity and opinions, is it still possible to strive for unity in otherwise hyphenated societies? As one of the most diverse countries in the world, Malaysia can stand as a beacon and an example to others if we embrace our rich and diverse identity as a competitive advantage from which to build a resilient nation.

Because buildings are the largest tangible objects created by humanity, our architectural heritage has an extremely important role to play in narrating what makes us special. The importance of this heritage should not be limited to remembering the past, but rather as a building-block to a better future, because only by empowering heritage for progress can we truly achieve unity in diversity.

About the Speaker
Dr. Keith Tan Kay Hin is a UK-registered architect and is the author of two books about the heritage of Malaysia’s colonial-era Catholic mission schools. He obtained a doctorate in Tourism studies from Taylor’s University Malaysia in 2017, where he is also an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture, Building and Design. In addition to his teaching role, he is also a member of the university’s Liveable Urban Communities (LUC) Impact Lab and its Centre for Research in Tourism (CRiT). This has allowed him to lead and/or participate in research and scholarly activities together with Think City Sdn Bhd and ICOMOS Malaysia. He has a strong interest in the architectural heritage of Southeast Asia, and was the editor of several books dealing with this topic. In addition, Keith has a strong publication record in SCOPUS – indexed journals dealing with architectural heritage and tourism, and he is a regular architectural contributor for the BFM 89.90 radio station and other media outlets.

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