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Society Wu Zi Tong, Judy 6D (2016-2017)

One of the solutions is to reallocate government’s resources. Since we
all know how essential cultural preservation is, government support could
be relatively inclined towards preservation to make conservationists’ work
easier. A more organised coordination centre could be set up to provide
abundant information about foreign programmes, local regulations and the
availability of different companies in the building industry that could help
conservationists. Wouldn’t it be a great idea if it is put into practice?

On top of that, people’s indifference to historical sites and
revitalization projects hinders development of cultural preservation
here in Hong Kong. It seems to me that the mindset of the locals needs
transforming. Everyone can do their job to spread the idea of caring about
the history of the city we are living in and support people who initiate the
calling. You and I can all take part in and change the people around us
bit by bit, making them realise how important their support to cultural
preservation is. Hong Kong is not yet a city famous for its well-preserved
historical heritage, so comprehensive and far-sighted government policies
are imperative.

Let us try to rid our city of this reputation for apathy in cultural
preservation.

Judy Wu
New Territories

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