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Upcoming 4th IFSAH - YOGYAKARTA 16 - 26 FEBRUARY 2007

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FIELD SCHOOL ON ASIAN HERITAGE (IFSAH):

With diverse and unique characteristics of the Asian heritage, philosophies and perception, several contention were made as regards to the suitability of applying international standards on restoration and the management of cultural resources in Asia and especially ASEAN countries. In most circumstances the concept formulated with western ideals cannot be easily adhered to by the countries in this regions because aforementioned diversity in characteristics and political / administrative systems. There is a need among Asian societies to share their own experiences and to act in complementary to each other in establishing the appropriate “Asian Chapter” for cultural resource conservation and management.

With the growing popularity of “cultural tourism”, many Asian countries are taking advantage of this prospect by realising their own uniqueness and exploiting these cultural identities for the sake of economic returns. What was once rather “common” entities, which commanded no particular interests among the local residents can suddenly turned out into an over aspiring sensation for the tourists’ attractions. Traditional trading activities, old town centres / streets, quaysides, and not to mention monuments of past civilisation that were generally neglected and unprotected became valuable entities for most of these countries.

AIM OF PROJECT:

The 4^th IFSAH is intended to assist the Yogyakarta Heritage Trust and the Centre for Heritage Conservation of Gadjah Mada University in finding the best solution to handle the conservation of the heritage settlement of Kotagede after the damaged incurred during the June 2006 earthquake.

It is really difficult to judge the conditions at Kotagede by looking at photographs and the information gathered by colleagues in Yogyakarta. It is therefore necessary that the entire team of experts and assistants from IFSAH to assess first hand on the degree of damage in Kotagede before attempting to suggest appropriate line of action. It is understood that this visit may not be able to fully comprehend the convoluted situation as it also involves the entire aspects of the socio-economic framework of the community living in the area. Therefore, taking into account on the range of complex situation that may be involved, the following scope of contents are anticipated:

To obtain enough preliminary information about the physical conditions at Kotagede and the prospect of initiating the community into a self help program of actions. This can be done by a pilot visit to the site and together with the assistance from the members of the Yogyakarta Heritage Trust and the Centre for Heritage Conservation UGM, interview the community representatives of Kotagede on the type of assistance needed.

To conduct a damage assessment survey in Kotagede or part of the village, evaluating the extent of work required in restoring back the physical fabric of the place. This may itself be a preliminary assessment to help gauge the future plan of action as the nature of damage itself may need a long term effort to manage.

To envisage the best possible strategy of action in revitalising the whole heritage village taking into account the complex nature of the socio-economic make up of the area.

PROGRAM OF 4^TH IFSAH

16/17 February

arrival of delegates from Japan, India, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand.

17 February

Afternoon: Opening of IFSAH IV – Briefing by members of Centre for Heritage Conservation, UGM and Yogyakarta Heritage Trust concerning the current state of progress in Kotagede. This is followed by discussion.

Evening: lecture on Kotagede Revitalization Program Post-earthquake and FS Assignment

Continues…

PROGRAM OF 4^TH IFSAH Continue.....

18 February

Morning till afternoon: Briefing on various disaster areas. Field survey – Damage Assessment Survey – understanding the context of the site.

Afternoon: visit Kotagede and meet the community representative to discuss some preliminary plan of action.

Night: Progress discussion.

19 February

Morning: Discussion on Strategic Master Plan – the overall concept of approach. Leading the discussion will be Laretna T. Adishakti and Suhadi Hadiwinoto.

Afternoon: Progress discussion

Night: Progress discussion

20 February

Morning: Discussion on Strategic Master Plan – Leading the discussion will be Madam Alice CHIU Rhu Hwa, Ajit Koujalgi and some delegates from Taiwan India and Thailand on their experience on revitalisation program after earthquake.

Afternoon: Progress discussion

Night: Progress discussion

21 February

Morning: Discussion on Strategic Master Plan – the human factor – rehabilitation strategy. Leading the discussion will be Professor Dr. Fred CHIU Yen Liang, Taiwan National University, a Social Anthropologist.

Afternoon: Progress discussion

Night: Progress discussion

22 February

Morning and Afternoon: Discussion on the Physical Master Plan Expert Workshop to outline community help action plan

strategising revitalisation formula for Kotagede

23 February

Morning and: Discussion on the Physical Master Plan Expert workshop to outline community help action plan Strategising revitalisation formula for Kotagede - Preparation of report

Afternoon: Presentation to the Community

24 February

International Symposium on Asian Heritage: Post Disaster Mitigation

- Keynote Speech: Prof. DR. Yukio Nishimura

- Panel Discussion: Experience of various Countries. Leading the discussion will be Professor Dr. Ikuo KOBAYASHI, Kobe Yamate University and is with CO-Plan Company, urban planner, and is famous for his work after Kobe earthquake.

25 February Parallel academic papers.

26 February Participants departure

Workshop

Team Members

Japan: (sponsored)

Professor Yukio NISHIMURA,

the University of Tokyo, Advisor and co-founder of IFSAH

Professor Ikuo KOBAYASHI,

Kobe Yamate University and is with CO-Plan Company, urban planner, and is famous for his work after Kobe earthquake

Associate Professor Testuo KIDOKURO, the University of Tokyo, urban planner.

Taiwan: (sponsored)

Mdm. Alice CHIU Rhu Hwa,

Taiwan Cultural Heritage Advisor, Advisor and co-founder of IFSAH

Professor Fred CHIU Yen Liang,

Taiwan National University, Anthropologist

Another expert to be suggested by Mdm Alice

Thailand: (sponsored)

A candidate from Mahasarakham University, N-E Thailand.

India: (sponsored)

Mr. Debashish NAYAK, Heritage Conservation Advisor Ahmedabad Municipal Council (organiser 3^rd IFSAH)

Another expert to be suggested by Debashish Nayak

Malaysia: (sponsored)

Associate Professor Syed Zainol Abidin IDID, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, organiser 2^nd and 4^th IFSAH

Associate Professor ISMAIL bin Said, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Professor SUPIAN bin Ahmad, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Associate Professor Dr. Syed Ahmad ISKANDAR Syed Ariffin

Indonesia:

Dr. Laretna T. ADISHAKTI, University Gadjah Mada, co-ordinator 4^th IFSAH in Jogjakarta

Professor Yulianto SUMALYO, University of Indonesia

Other expert to be named by Dr.Laretna

Other Participants:

Japan:

1. CHI Le Quynh, MA student, the University of Tokyo (partially sponsored)

2. Wimonrart ISSARATHUMNOON, PhD student, the University of Tokyo (partially sponsored)

Taiwan:

1. Jewel YANG, (partially sponsored)

Malaysia:

1. Ashar bin RASHAD (sponsored)

2. Weldy Ika SAPUTRA

(partially sponsored)

3. Kashif Saleem (sponsored)

4. Rosli bin Nooruddin (sponsored)

5. Owie Boon Hue (sponsored)

6. (partially sponsored)

7. Shuhaida binti Nd Nor