The World Heritage Day was observed here at the Museum of Man on Monday.
Every year, this day is observed on April 18.This special day offers an opportunity to raise the public's awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage and the efforts that are required to protect and conserve it, as well as draw attention to its vulnerability.
The observation of ‘World Heritage Day’ commenced with Tunisia Convention of ICOMOS held on April 18, 1982. later in November, 1983 UNESCO ratified April 18 in its Congress. Ever since then April 18 is observed as ‘World Heritage Day’.
After looking at the increasing demand of land and to preserve cultural heritages Government of India made a programme where each school will adapt a heritage site and will spread awareness about heritage sites amongst school students.
In this series, Sangrahalaya invites students of Bethal Public School, Bhopal to participate in a heritage walk.
This walk commenced from Rock Art Shelters of IGRMS and concluded at ‘World Rock Art’ Exhibition at Avritti Bhawan. Keeping in mind the summers students were provided Aam Pana, snacks and fruit juice.
later, in the evening a colloquium on ‘Cleanliness of Heritage sites and importance in tourism’ was organised with special emphasis on ‘Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism’ theme given by ICOMOS for 2017.
Officers, employees and visitors participated in the colloquium and shared their ideas and opinions.
Prof Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri, Director, IGRMS showed grave concern about damages to cultural and archaeological heritage in war-ridden countries like Syria, Afghanistan and Egypt.
After that a live demonstration was given on how to maintain cleanliness and conserve heritage sites, explaining the importance of cleanliness at heritage sites.