Newsletter No. 12 - Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage ...

The Cambodian exhibitionContinued from page 13ResearchWhat is the main idea behind theexhibition?Who has told a similar story andhow?Research and writingFocus of exhibition (in the room andvisitors)Contact those who may be able tocontribute and invite participationEducationDoes the exhibition relate toprimary, secondary tertiary studies?Can the exhibition be related tospecial interest groups?Is written program for such groupsappropriate?Advise groups; invite participationOpeningWho will open – firm commitment?Who will be invited?Speeches: MC, director, openerRefreshmentsGift for openerGift for guests (good publicity)Invitation lists and mail outSource tables, glasses, plates,cups, napkins for openingPublicityPrepare photographs and pressreleaseLocal press and radio (photographs/gift/novelty angle)National press and electronic media(photographs/gift/novelty angle)Local inhabitants, similar institutionsFree ‘what’s on’ listingsPostersBanner outside museumActual workClean spaceHang or mount objectsMount and carefully position labelsSort lighting (rememberconservation issues)Ring or visit journalistsPosition / distribute postersHang bannerBuy flowers and food for openingDay beforeArrange microphoneWrap present for openerDouble check labelsRemind journalistsAsk director and opener if theyrequire anythingArrange cleaning of areaTwo hours beforeCheck entrance tomuseumCheck museumCheck director andopenerCheck exhibition,flowers, foodChange intoappropriate clothesIf raining haveumbrellas, towels,receptacles for wetgear handyCalm othersinvolved in theexhibition and allowthem time to getdressed.As pidans are often found on theceiling, we used the ceiling fordisplay as well as the walls.The authorDr Peter Stanbury, OAM (pictured at right) wholast month returned from Cambodia has been avolunteer in various organisations for many yearsand has been an executive member of BMACHOsince its inception. He has been a volunteer withAustralian Business Volunteers (ABV) for anumber of years and has worked as a volunteerin many countries including Egypt, Cambodia andPeru. He was formerly the director of MacleayMuseum at Sydney University. He was awardedthe ABV’s annual Altruism Award for 2009.Mediterranean diet for WorldHeritage List!!!There is a tendency to only think ofheritage buildings, wildernessareas, magnificent landscapes,ancient castles, Greek temples andmonoliths such as Egypt’s pyramidswhen one thinks of UNESCO’sWorld Heritage List.But the World Heritage List includessites ranging from the birthplace ofBuddha to the Tower of London andlesser-known list of “intangible”cultural heritage covering oralExplain how your objects are made or arrived atthe museum.Explain the exhibition to childrenand devise activities.traditions, performing arts, socialpractice, rituals rock art andfestivals.Among other nominations, asubmission from the Italians isbeing considered for listing this yearof the Mediterranean diet, with itsmix of fresh fruit and vegetables,grilled fish and lashings of olive oilfavoured in Greece, Italy and Spain.Guardian News & MediaHERITAGE 14November - December 2010