A proposed reduction in the height of certain buildings in the vicinity of the UNESCO-listed structure is insufficient, advocates say.
Guia Lighthouse
Themed ‘All Rivers Flow to the Sea’, film fest will highlight spirit of exchange between mainland China and PSCs.
Despite exceeding height restrictions, high-rise given go-ahead with modified design that is said will lessen its impact on historic area.
Porcelain painting and making almond cookies among other activities scheduled for China Cultural and Natural Heritage Day Carnival.
UNESCO asked China for clarification on issues raised by the Concern Group for the Protection of the Guia Lighthouse regarding the construction of high-rise buildings in the vicinity” of the lighthouse – a monument classified as a world heritage site – according to Rádio Macau.
A local non-governmental group working to protect the Guia Lighthouse was “distressed” with the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) response to their appeal to UNESCO for help, the group has noted in a statement.
