world heritage day is celebrated on
World Heritage Day Is Celebrated On
Monday, April 18
Today is ‘World Heritage Day’ – a day that is dedicated to promoting awareness about the importance of protecting heritage sites around the world. The first World Heritage Day was celebrated in 2007 and has since been observed every year on 18 April. World Heritage Day is a joint initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). To date there are a total of 936 world heritage sites around the world. The most famous of these sites include the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, the Taj Mahal in India, and the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
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Theme of World Heritage Day celebrated)
The theme of World Heritage Day was celebrated worldwide on April 18. UNESCO, the United Nations agency responsible for World Heritage, secretary-general, Irina Bulova said, "World Heritage is about the protection of our common heritage, shared across borders and generations. "This year's theme "World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism" promotes the sustainable development of tourism at World Heritage properties through protecting and managing sites and their surroundings for future generations. It was first celebrated in 1997, the year when the World Heritage Convention came into force. And from then on is held every year on April 18.
Why is World Heritage Day celebrated?
This Sunday is World Heritage Day. It was declared as such by the United Nations General Assembly. It's not every day you get to spend time celebrating the fact that there are so many things in this world that are worth celebrating! The fact that we live in a world with so many different cultures and traditions, each with their own unique history and beauty that has been passed down from one generation to another is a gift. We would not have World Heritage Day without the hard work and cooperation of governments, non-profit organizations and activists around the world. Let us take a moment to appreciate the accomplishments of our predecessors and appreciate the things that make this world so special.
History of World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day is a special day that everyone should be aware of. What is it? Well,
World Heritage Day is an event that celebrates the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites. It's held every year on the
18th of April and it's been celebrated since 2013. It's a great time to reflect on the
World Heritage Sites that have been added to the list by studying their history and
celebrating the cultures they represent. World Heritage Sites are places that are
important because they're historical sites, they're perfect examples of natural beauty,
or they're culturally significant.
Significance of World Heritage Day
World Heritage Day is a UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) event that was established to let the world know about the wide variety of natural and cultural sites around the globe that deserve to be protected. These sites are often the most important and valuable parts of a country's heritage, so it's vital to honor them. World Heritage Day is usually celebrated on the 18th of April. If you want to know more about World Heritage Day and the important role it has in preserving the history of our planet, you can find out on UNESCO's website!
conclusion
Happy World Heritage Day! It was started by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1972. It encourages people to learn more about sites that are important to the world. The International World Heritage Day 2018 theme is Natural World Heritage: Sustainable Development. The theme highlights the importance of recognizing and protecting the sites that can help we understand our past and inspire us for the future.
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