Heritage in Asia: Converging forces, conflicting values (original) (raw)

The paper examines the impact of modern global events, particularly the 2010 Shanghai Expo, on heritage values in Asia. It draws parallels between historical World's Fairs, such as the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London and the Shanghai event, to analyze how nations express cultural identity and modernity through architectural designs. The authors argue that while the Shanghai pavilion drew inspiration from traditional Chinese architecture, it highlights the complexities of heritage in the context of globalization, urbanization, and the rising influence of Asian nations in the modern world.