The Welsh Government has outlined the benefits of the UK World Heritage conference being hosted in Caernarfon, following 30 years of WHS status at this site.
The Welsh Government writes:
Wales will host the World Heritage UK conference this autumn, providing a unique opportunity to highlight its world-class cultural offer.
The conference will be held in Caernarfon, which forms part of the Castles and Walled Towns of King Edward in Gwynedd World Heritage Site. It will be a key part of the celebrations to mark 30-years since securing international World Heritage status.
The prestigious event will take place in October, the same time as Caernarfon Castle will be hosting the iconic Weeping Window poppy display, which formed part of the original poppy display at the Tower of London to mark the centenary of the First World War.
The conference will be an opportunity to highlight how versatile these important monuments are for local communities and highlight other key heritage sites across Wales.
The Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism, Ken Skates said: ‘I am delighted that the World Heritage UK conference is coming to north Wales this autumn. We have a rich and diverse heritage in Wales and this is a great opportunity to celebrate and showcase our cultural assets on an international stage. With up to 100 delegates from across the UK expected to attend, this event promises to raise the profile of the region and Wales and bring a significant boost to the local economy. We are also working to include key sites, such as our castles and other local attractions on the itinerary and highlight Wales’ fantastic tourism offer.’
Sam Rose, Chair of World Heritage UK, added: ‘This conference will help World Heritage UK in achieving its aims to promote and raise awareness of the 29 world heritage sites at home and abroad. At Caernarfon, we will bring together all the heritage agencies and interested parties to better look after these special places for future generations and we are especially looking forward to having the conference in Wales.’
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