World Heritage Day
On 18th April, World Heritage Day was celebrated across the world. It is also referred to as International Day for Monuments.
- The day is observed to raise awareness about monuments and other sites which form a part of our history and culture.
- 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.
Theme of 2024
- The theme for this year's World Heritage Day is – “Discover and experience diversity”.
- It raises awareness among local communities about protecting our cultural ....
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