During the session, Dr. Alexis Tam, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government elaborated the city's
historic and
cultural roots, which can make a strong
tie that connects Macao with peoples of different regions around the world, with more friendly visits, exchanges and cooperation based on Macao's diverse
cultural gems, such as
cultural heritage, religion, Macanese community, returned overseas Chinese and immigrants as well as
historic connections with Portugal.
Recognizing that the identity of northern Dutchess County is deeply
tied to its agricultural and forested landscapes dotted with compact villages, the Winnakee Land Trust has been protecting the natural, scenic, recreational,
historic and
cultural resources of this region since 1989.