Hey heritage lovers! 🙌 Did you know that preserving our world’s cultural treasures is going digital? We caught up with Dr. Mario Santana Quintero, a leading voice in heritage preservation, to chat about how technology is shaking up the game and why young people like you are key players! 🎮🏛️
Dr. Santana Quintero, a professor at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and a member of the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS), is all about blending tech and tradition. 💻✨ As the former Secretary General of ICOMOS—the International Council on Monuments and Sites—he's been on the front lines of protecting cultural heritage sites around the globe. 🌍
He's also the honorary president of CIPA, a committee under ICOMOS and ISPRS that uses cutting-edge tech to document and safeguard historical sites. Think lasers, drones, and 3D modeling—so cool, right? 🚁🔬
Our very own reporter Yang Yan sat down (virtually, of course!) with Prof. Santana Quintero to dive into the challenges of protecting heritage sites in Canada and beyond. 🌐 They chatted about how advanced digital technologies are not just tools but game-changers in conservation efforts. And guess what? You can be part of this movement! 🎉
Prof. Santana Quintero believes that involving young people through interactive methods is the way forward. \"We need to make heritage accessible and exciting,\" he says. \"By using virtual reality, gamification, and social media, we can foster a sense of connection and responsibility among the youth.\" 🎧🏰
So, if you've ever fancied yourself an adventurer like Indiana Jones but with a high-tech twist, now's your chance! 🕵️♂️🔎 The world of cultural heritage preservation is opening its doors to the digitally savvy generation. Are you ready to make history? 🌟
Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved in preserving our shared heritage. Let's make the past part of our future! 🗺️❤️
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Canadian professor discusses challenges in heritage protection
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