World Heritage Day observed globally on 18 April

World Heritage Day observed globally on 18 April every year. The day is observed to raise awareness about the cultural heritage that we see around us. It is also aimed at promoting historical monuments and sites through which we can actually preserve the cultural integrity of a community as well.

This year’s theme “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures” reflects on the need to acknowledge global calls for greater inclusion and recognition of diversity.

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History of World Heritage Day:

The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 announced, 18 April as the World Heritage Day. This was approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983, with an aim of enhancing awareness about the importance of cultural heritage, monuments and conserving them.

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UNESCO formation: 4 November 1946;
UNESCO Headquarters: Paris, France;
UNESCO Director-General: Audrey Azoulay;
Headquarters of International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS): Paris, France;
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Founded: 1965;
President of International Council on Monuments and Sites: Toshiyuki Kono.

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