The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity adopted the Hanoi Document at its closing session on September 30. Delegates refined the text through exchanges involving authorities, specialists and community representatives.
Discussions emphasised assessing authenticity within each heritage's historical, cultural and social context rather than applying a single approach. Practices may evolve and should be understood through their values and relevant evidence. The document is a professional outcome of the dialogue, not a new convention binding all countries.