FOR us locals, it's so easy to take our own heritage sites for granted because we think, “Nah, it's just there. It's not going anywhere” or “What's so special about it anyway?” It's ironic how foreigners and tourists have already been to these places yet some of us locals merely pass by them on a daily basis. But it's time we changed these perspectives.

In this article are five reasons we should patronize our heritage sites. Go to SunStar Weekend to read the full story.