Cultural Heritage as a Root for Innovation | Dr Rozan Yunos | TEDxUniversiti Brunei Darussalam

Heritage & Development - The central question is whether to prioritize heritage preservation or accept its loss as the cost of progress, suggesting a need to find a balance [5] - The presentation advocates for a third path: developing differently by integrating memory, protecting what must be protected, and adapting what can be adapted [14] - The talk emphasizes that heritage in Bandar Seri Begawan is a living, moving part of life, not just a static museum exhibit [6] - The presentation highlights the resilience of Kampong Ayer, showcasing how it continues to thrive as a living story of a society [8] Community & Partnership - The presentation suggests mentorship programs where elders teach younger generations traditional skills like fishing, house building on water, and boat construction [10] - The presentation proposes floating classrooms to teach biodiversity and water quality, while also repurposing waste [11] - The presentation emphasizes the importance of partnerships across sectors and generations (SDG17) to preserve heritage [12] - The presentation stresses that preserving heritage requires collaboration between archivists, architects, youth, the elderly, government, civil service, civic society, and small business owners [12] Future & Identity - The presentation commemorates the 55th anniversary of the renaming of Bandar Brunei to Bandar Seri Begawan, emphasizing the importance of honoring the past while moving forward [15] - The presentation concludes by questioning the purpose of progress if it means losing cultural roots [16]