Heritage Conservation

Through the conceptual framework, combined with the findings, four major factors were found to influence public participation in heritage conservation: 1) the challenges of cultural aspects; 2) the subtitle relationship between China and Hong Kong; and the delimitation of the heritage conservation legislation.

The cultural difference of Hong Kong people

Heritage creates the collective memories which reflect on the sense of identity for a group of people. In this regard, memory and identity are important elements associated with heritage conservation discussed in the literature review. The debate on this topic by proposing a public participation perspective within the community-initiation framework. Thus, identity, historical and cultural values

Their passion and interest are expressed in local culture, value, identity and heritage. However, because the cultures and unique values are different from China, they are frustrated by their ambiguous identity. A survey also showed that the young people expressed great concern and interests in the heritage conservation, but less against heritage conservation. In addition, they are also influenced by the Western culture which associated concepts of flexibility, identity and autonomy. However, the upward mobility of young people in Hong Kong is low. In this view, they are worried about their prospects and have no proper place in the heritage conservation activity. Heritage conservation is considered a symbol and trend of fashion. In order to explain this appearance, most young people are too enthusiastic about of the conservation of heritage, but do not maintain the enthusiasm to participate in heritage conservation activities. In the case of Lee Tung Street, which quickly aroused the public concern, especially its unique culture presented in the popular song “囍帖街”, people began to actively participate in the conservation activities, but eventually failed due to

People are attracted by the latest information, and they have the right to express their views. For example, the media eagerly reported the State Theatre’s news, let more people become concerned about this matters, the decision on the AMO caused significant pressure, so the State Theatre can be changed from Grade III to Grade I.

However, there are few serious readers or people who are involved in the heritage conservation. More in-depth discussion is unlikely to attract the attention of the majority of the public. Contexts and headlines seem to be more entertaining than analysis, and it is easy to exaggerate the context for the reader 's purpose. Moreover, the media only revealing the heritage reports, rather than chasing government