World Heritage Day is being observed globally today. This day promotes awareness about the diversity, vulnerability, and importance of cultural and natural heritage.
World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is celebrated annually on 18 April to encourage the protection and conservation of historical sites. This day was established by UNESCO’s General Conference following a proposal by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). The theme for this year is “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters”, which focuses on strengthening resilience and protecting cultural heritage sites and traditions from crises. Celebrations on this day include visits to monuments, conferences, educational programmes, and photo exhibitions.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also extended his greetings to citizens of the country. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that India has always been home to historical treasures, architectural marvels, and cultural diversity, which reflect its glorious traditions.
