Our cultural heritage is a significant part of our identity
as a nation and a culture. It also bears a lot of historical importance and
helps us to connect with our rich traditions and history. However, heritage
buildings and monuments need preservation and protection. It is important to
create awareness about their significance and urge people to come together in
safeguarding the heritage properties of the world. We connect with our history
through the heritage we have.
World Heritage Day, also monikered as the International Day for Monuments and
Sites (IDMS), is observed on April 18 every year to honour and protect our
cultural legacy.
History:
In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
proposed the idea of observing World Heritage Day on April 18 every year. The
following year, the proposal was approved at UNESCO's General Conference. Since
then, the special day is observed every year on April 18. Heritage monuments
and sites are often victim to human activities, natural disasters and
urbanisation. The day reinstates the importance of protecting and preserving
them.
Significance:
World Heritage Day is celebrated to encourage local communities to
recognise the importance of keeping our cultural heritage safe. Various events
bring together people from different regions and backgrounds, which allows them
to share information about their history and traditions. ICOMOS also celebrates
the day by collaborating with UNESCO worldwide, attracting travel and history
lovers to such events.
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