The Conservation and Inheritance of the Overseas Chinese Architectural Heritage:An Interview with the Malaysian Architect Tan Yeowwooi
The late Malaysian Chinese architect,Mr.Tan Yeowwooi,was a renowned expert in the field of over-seas Chinese architectural conservation in Southeast Asia.He was honored with the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Cultural Heritage Conservation Awards for his outstanding contributions.This article draws on multiple oral interviews conducted with Mr.Tan in Malaysia,as well as on-site field investigations to Chinese architectural heritage conser-vation and restoration projects in Penang and Malacca.The article further elaborates on Mr.Tan's understanding of the value of overseas Chinese architectural heritage and the development of his conservation and restoration philosophy.Moreover,it examines the diverse approaches adopted by overseas Chinese communities at different stages to preserve and inherit their architectural heritage,highlighting the pivotal role of preserving overseas Chi-nese architectural heritage in promoting the overseas dissemination of Chinese culture.
Tan YeowwooiSoutheast Asia architectureArchitecture in MalaysiaOverseas Chinese architectureHeritage conservationCross-border cooperation
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