As Secretary-General of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia, His Excellency Kong Vireak, Under Secretary of State, attended two official programs in Macau, People’s Republic of China, from October 15 to 16, 2026:

1. October 15, 2026: Opening ceremony of the exhibition titled “Luminous Brilliance: The Artistry of Zibo Liuli” held at the POLY MGM MUSEUM. This exhibition was organized in line with China’s national plan to promote cultural initiatives, accelerate cultural industry development, and enhance global awareness of Chinese civilization through strengthening the protection of intangible cultural heritage.

2.October 16, 2026: The Secretary-General was invited as a guest speaker at the 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum held at the MGM Cotai Hotel. Under the theme “Crisis, Resilience, Evolution: Building a Tourism Economy for a Shared Future,” His Excellency Secretary-General delivered an intervention on “Multilateral Collaboration and Exchanges Among Civilizations—The Path of Partnership for Asian Cultural Heritage Conservation,” focusing on the mission, goals, and work of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia in heritage protection.