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Established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day.

International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Each year has a theme, for example sustainable tourism in 2017 and rural landscapes in 2019.

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With the theme “Complex Pasts, Diverse Futures,” World Heritage Day 2021 reminds us to observe our existing heritage practices and narratives in order to create a more diverse and inclusive future for all.

A future full of values, cultures and most importantly respect for our Heritage that has been created and safe guarded by our ancestors by even giving their lives. International Monuments and Sites Day also known as World Heritage day is celebrated every year on 18th April to maintain the legacy and remind us that we have to put in that additional effort to save our rich heritage which has been given to us by our ancestors. All these Monuments, ancient building, sculptured walls of forts etc. are not only an asset but a blessing to us to have witness to even see it.

Heritage can be understood as some tangible and intangible historical or cultural assets that are conversed and later passed on from one generation to another generation. It gives a unique identity to the country as well as the world. Heritage is something that reminds us of the history created by our ancestors, great people, warriors, freedom fighters who lived in different timings and different eras, societies, cultures before we were even born. This history should and will always encourage our love, respect and be an inspiration to save guard our culture and heritage.

The world we live in is primarily made up of history. People live in the present however we all are connected to our past and history. We plan and worry about the future always and give very less emphasis on our past or history. History, however is the study of the past. Innumerable events have occurred in the past and become history but some have resulted in becoming and creating a heritage. Heritage sites have ideally been set-up to not only preserve our past but to get even our future connected to it. These important places symbolize our diverse past and history. However just setting up these heritage sites and visiting them once in a year is not enough. With constant changes in human life, the environment and climatic changes over the years, it is so very crucial for us to not only preserve these sites but also protect them and examine them with care and maintenance so that we can keep them resourceful for our future generations in order to create diversity. People should recognize the significance of these monuments and sites and believe in diverse views and interpretations.

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical observance of the past, as much as it’s practice demands provision of the future. Unfortunately we are so busy in creating our future that we are just not bothered about this valuable heritage we are blessed with. The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist. In order to safeguard our heritage it is first important to understand our past, connect to it and diversify it to our future.

This day with this theme is celebrated not just for the sake of celebration but a lot of effort is put in by many social institutions, individuals and countries to boost all mankind and especially the young generation, local communities to know, acknowledge, respect the importance of culture heritage that depicts are past to diversify our future. It also centers on spreading awareness about diversity. The idea behind observing this beautiful concept of World Heritage day is to make people of different geographical regions from around the world to meet with each other and share information about their history, past, culture, traditions etc. It makes people of diverse societies know more about each other only giving scope for getting much more diversity in our future.

It is very important that “We conserve our cultural diversity, preserve it for future identities”

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COMPLEX PASTS: DIVERSE FUTURES

The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist.

ICOMOS wishes to engage in promoting new discourses, different and nuanced approaches to existing historical narratives, to support inclusive and diverse points of view.

Uncovering and generating more inclusive narratives can span a wide range of conservation issues, from toppled monuments of oppression within shared civic spaces to the treatment of ancestral sites, and indigenous domains across cultural landscapes. Today, many monuments and sites stand with their multi-layered history and importance which call for inclusive approaches.

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Complex Past: Diverse Future

In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist.

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Complex Past: Diverse Future

Our ancestors, long ago, made different types of structures for various needs, for example; Kings constructed huge structures, which showed their power and wealth. Pyramids was built for burial place and other religious purposes.

But, all of those ancestors made them because to show, the people of future how life used to be back then, and how the future can learn from them.

Although, these structure are called Monuments/ Heritage because these were explicitly created to commemorate a person or event, or which has become relevant to a social group as a part of their remembrance of historic times or cultural heritage, due to its artistic, historical, political, technical or architectural importance. Since being so important for us, and the upcoming future generations, its very important to preserve them.

On 18 April, the day is observed as World Heritage Day, because its the day is about preserving human heritage, diversity and vulnerability of the world’s built monuments and heritage sites. Also, the efforts required to protect and conserve it and to draw attention towards it. The day is celebrated to show why is Heritage important among us, and spread awareness among people.

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Grade IX A_Ridhima Sharma

Complex past: Diverse Future

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist.

ICOMOS wishes to engage in promoting new discourses, different and nuanced approaches to existing historical narratives, to support inclusive and diverse points of view.

Uncovering and generating more inclusive narratives can span a wide range of conservation issues, from toppled monuments of oppression within shared civic spaces to the treatment of ancestral sites, and indigenous domains across cultural landscapes. Today, many monuments and sites stand with their multi-layered history and importance which call for inclusive approaches. So this is our responsibility to save our heritage or temples which is a beauty of our country.
With helps of adults, NGO's, the man with more powers, known personality or by social media even by banners we can spread awareness of preserving our heritage, which can be considered as a beauty of our country in future.

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The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Each year has a theme, for example sustainable tourism in 2017 and rural landscapes in 2019.

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RAUNAK MURPARI  IXA    Complex Pasts : Diverse Futures (2021)

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RAUNAK MURPARI  IXA    Complex Pasts : Diverse Futures (2021)

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Theme of World Heritage Day 2021

The World Heritage Day 2021 theme is “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”. If we look at some of the interesting past year themes, we find out that they have a close association with an appreciation of artistic hands, traditions and cultures with an imbibed essence of culture bloomed in its core.
WORLD HERITAGE DAY IS CELEBARTED ON 18TH APRIL

Our ancestors have given us a rich cultural past, and their efforts to preserve our heritage shouldn’t go in vain. The human heritage and its continued legacy are an asset to the whole world. For every nation, its monuments and ancient sculptures define its rich ancient past. Collective efforts to build a cultural friendly ecosystem are a huge responsibility for every one of us.

Celebrations across world cultures and spreading awareness on historic sites are the need of the hour. We have to preserve our rich heritage for the sake of our future generations.

The World Heritage list has recognized 252 natural sites as world heritage sites. This includes 213 exclusive sites and 39 mixed sites.

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Complex Pasts : Diverse Futures

International Monuments and Sites Day also known as World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18 April. Heritage can be understood as some tangible and intangible historical or cultural assets that are conserved and later passed on from one generation to another generation. It gives a unique identity to the country.  Heritage is something that reminds us of the history created by the people who live in different timings and different societies before we were born. This history boosts the respect in our mind for those people.

The day is celebrated with an aim to boost local communities and people to know the importance of cultural heritage in their lives. It also centres on spreading awareness about diversity and the susceptibility of cultural heritage, amid efforts to conserve them. The idea behind observing World Heritage Day is to make people of different geographical regions meet with each other and share information about their history, heritage and traditions. It makes people of diverse societies know more about each other, and ultimately promotes co-habitation.

Conserve your cultural diversity, preserve it for future identities.

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COMPLEX PAST: DIVERSE FUTURE

Every day people all over the world celebrate their cultural heritage, simply by living their lives in a way that embodies who they are and where they came from. But one day a year is set aside to celebrate the joint history and heritage of the human race. World Heritage Day encourages us to celebrate all the world’s cultures, and to bring awareness to important cultural monuments and sites, and to espouse the importance of preserving the world’s cultures.

World Heritage Day, which is also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, celebrates the work carried out by the ICOMOS – International Council on Monuments and Sites. The day is all about increasing the awareness of the importance of the diversity of cultural heritage and preserving it for generations in the future.

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COMPLEX PASTS : DIVERSE FUTURE

The world heritage day is celedrated every year on 18th April to maintain the legacy and save the rich heritage which has been given to us by our ancestors. Monuments and ancient buildings are an asset to the world. They make the rich for the rich heritage of the world. Therefore, the World Heritage Day is a collective effort communities in the world to do the needful.
The ICOMOS organisation was established on the principles put down in the Venice Charter, also known as the 1964 International Charter on the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites
The World Heritage Site is a place  listed by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation of curtural importance. World Heritage Day gives us an oppotunity to conserve and preserve our heritage culture which is of ancient significance . they have an outstanding universal value.

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Our heritage provides clues to our past and how our society has evolved. It helps us examine our history and traditions and enables us develop an awareness about ourselves......Heritage is a keystone of our culture that plays an important role in politics, society, business and world view....This day celebrated to maintain the legacy and save the rich heritage which has been given to us by our ancestors..

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Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures

The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance  held on 18th of April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences and newspaper articles. Each year has a theme, for example rural landscapes in 2019.

The International Day for Monuments and Sites was proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on 18 April 1982 and approved by the General Assembly of UNESCO in 1983. The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage, humanity, and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.

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Complex Pasts : Diverse Futures

World Heritage is celebrated in April 18. Now, world heritage day is mostly celebrated admiring our ancestors . The sacrifice ,the effort, the courage,the things they invented for the future generation,etc.

' History' one of the most important part when we are talking about heritage. Everyone knows when we talk about history the first thing comes in our mind is India.
The great history of India is so adventurous and so

inspirational.

From the monuments to the legends and the great people everything is important in history. In history every emotion and relationship includes-
love,war,friendship,death,
enemies,etc.
Culture and tradition keeps a country alive.
Having the strongest enemies,the bravest queens and royal kings,etc is a great thing about history.

Salute to our lovely and brave ancestors for working hard and diffiicult to make our life happy and easy.

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Complex Past: Diverse Future

In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference.  Every  year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day. Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission of International Day for Monuments and Sites are held in recent years. Addressing the histories helps to involves complex conversation which helps to avoid biased views and interpretations of the past. The World Heritage Convection [1972] States  ‘any deterioration or disappearance of any object from the heritage can be harmful for all the nations of the world’. ICOMOS wishes to engage  in promoting  new discourses , different and nuanced approaches to existing historical narratives and to support inclusive and diverse point of view. It has uncovered and generated  more inclusive narrative  can span a wide range of conservation issues. Today many monuments and sites of the world  stand with their own history and importance to call to call them inclusive approaches.

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Grade_9B_NAVYA KOTHARI   Complex Pasts : Diverse Futures

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Grade_9B_NAVYA KOTHARI   Complex Pasts : Diverse Futures

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World Heritage Day is observed every year on April 18 to preserve the human heritage and recognize the efforts of the organizations working for it. This day is celebrated to maintain the legacy and save the rich heritage which has been given to us by our ancestors. This day includes different types of activities, visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables, newspapers articles. The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.

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Grade_9A_ Sarthak Bhoir.                                                               

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Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures
The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles

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In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day.

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Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical animation of the past as much as it's practise demands provision for the future debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives and the privileging of particular stories over others have come to a head in recent years addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations avoiding biased views and interpretation of the past

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Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist.

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COMPLEX PASTS: DIVERSE FUTURES

The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international  observance on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Each year has a theme, for example sustainable tourism in 2017 and rural landscapes in 2019.

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day.

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Abrar Dalvi Grade _IX A

Every day people all over the world celebrate their cultural heritage, simply by living their lives in a way that embodies who they are and where they came from. But one day a year is set aside to celebrate the joint history and heritage of the human race. World Heritage Day encourages us to celebrate all the world’s cultures, and to bring awareness to important cultural monuments and sites, and to espouse the importance of preserving the world’s cultures.

Learn about World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day, which is also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, celebrates the work carried out by the ICOMOS – International Council on Monuments and Sites. The day is all about increasing the awareness of the importance of the diversity of cultural heritage and preserving it for generations in the future. Ancient monuments and buildings are an asset to us all around the world. However, they need to be protected to ensure that they continue to be an asset for years and years to come. Therefore, the day is a collective effort of communities around the globe.

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The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an internationa  observance on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sitee, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles. Each year has a theme, for example sustainable tourism in 2017 and rural landscapes in 2019.

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COMPLEX PAST: DIVERSE FUTURE The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international  observance on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments .

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The world heritage is a day where we recollect our past, our heritage and the teachings which our ancestors left for us. Everyday we always think about our future of what we are going to be, but we never think about what the history in the past was like. We celebrate the the world heritage on 18th April to preserve our heritage and the things which some people have forgotten.

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World Heritage Day is observed every year on April 18 to preserve the human heritage and recognize the efforts of the organizations working for it. This day is celebrated to maintain the legacy and save the rich heritage which has been given to us by our ancestors. This day includes different types of activities, visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables, newspapers articles. The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation

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Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.
The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist.
ICOMOS wishes to engage in promoting new discourses, different and nuanced approaches to existing historical narratives, to support inclusive and diverse points of view.
Uncovering and generating more inclusive narratives can span a wide range of conservation issues, from toppled monuments of oppression within shared civic spaces to the treatment of ancestral sites, and indigenous domains across cultural landscapes. Today, many monuments and sites stand with their multi-layered history and importance which call for inclusive approaches.
The International Day for Monuments and Sites 2021 draws its inspiration from the cross-cutting discourse hosted by ICOMOS initiatives, including but not limited to: the inaugural ‘Diversify/Decolonise Heritage!’ Workshop (launched in July 2020), various symposia dedicated to the themes of ‘Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility’, workshops on Human Rights and Heritage Management, the webinars addressing ‘Indigenous Peoples and World Heritage’ and ‘People + Peace: The Role of Cultural Heritage in Building a More Just and Peaceful World Through Education, Diversity and Community Inclusion’ as examples of the work carried out by ICOMOS Committees and Working Groups on these important issues.

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In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day.
Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

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With the theme of Complex Pasts Diverse Futures, the World Heritage Day 2021 invites us to include all members of diverse groups to celebrate a day to honour our rich heritage, and to keep it alive. In schools students learn history so that they know where they come from and in the future, wherever they may be, they would wear the colours of ancestral land with pride.

With the ongoing efforts to retaliate against the hate shown to the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community, the Black Lives Matter protests, the Anti-Muslim Hate rallies, etc., this World Heritage Day aims to bridge those gaps between communities and build a safe and peaceful environment for all members from unique places to respect and admire their own culture, as well as others.

In 1982, ICOMOS labelled the 18th of April as International Day for Monuments and Sites. Taking in example the architectural marvels such as the Taj Mahal, the Konark Sun Temple, the Red Fort, and many more, we can clearly perceive that our forefathers were geniuses who, even without modern engineering technologies, made their mark in the history of our diverse nations.

Even during those times, various groups co-existed harmoniously. However, in today’s fast paced world, the situation is different. With racial differences creating barriers between communities, this day is essential to show that all that matters is humans being human. That’s why this day aims to preserve the culture or natural heritage of every nation and community and celebrate the diverse features that makes us, people.

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Complex pasts: Diverse future

The World Heritage Convention (1972) states: “deterioration or disappearance of any item of the cultural or natural heritage constitutes a harmful impoverishment of the heritage of all the nations of the world” – however imbalances in recognition, interpretation and ultimately, conservation of various cultural manifestations continue to exist.

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day.

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Our culture and heritage is irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration so preserve them, love them and pass it on...

World Heritage Day

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Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures

Conservation of cultural heritage requires critical examination of the past, as much as its practice demands provision for the future. Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, and the privileging of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. Addressing contested histories hence involves complex conversations, avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past.

The International Day for Monuments and Sites 2021 draws its inspiration from the cross-cutting discourse hosted by ICOMOS initiatives, including but not limited to: the inaugural ‘Diversify/Decolonise Heritage!’ Workshop (launched in July 2020), various symposia dedicated to the themes of ‘Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility’, workshops on Human Rights and Heritage Management, the webinars addressing ‘Indigenous Peoples and World Heritage’ and ‘People + Peace: The Role of Cultural Heritage in Building a More Just and Peaceful World Through Education, Diversity and Community Inclusion’ as examples of the work carried out by ICOMOS Committees and Working Groups on these important issues.

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The world we live in is primarily made up of history. People live in the present. They plan for and worry about the future. History, however, is the study of past. Many events have occurred in the past and become history but some have resulted in becoming heritage. Heritage sites have been set up to preserve our past and important places that symbolise our diverse past and history. But setting up heritage sites is not enough. With constant changes in years, they have to be protected, preserved and examined with great care. People should recognise the significance of monuments and sites and believe in diverse views and interpretations.

To do so, one needs to conduct a critical examination of the past and its demands for future. The lesser-known sites have to be acknowledged and given privilege like others. Over the recent years, heated up debates and speeches have been conducted regarding the issue of omission and erasure of certain narratives and privileging of particular stories over others. Once we give opportunities to other such concealed histories, the discoveries from them might lead up to complex conversations, along with avoiding biased views and interpretations of the past. Disfiguration or Disappearance of any cultural or natural heritage sites can lead to impoverishment of other such sites all over the world. Hence they should continue to exist.

The history and views of uncovered monuments and sites should be welcomed with open arms no matter from who it is so as to support inclusiveness and diverse points of view. If such actions are welcomed, then discussions can be held in wide arena for indigenous domains, ancestral temples and many plunged monuments with their multi-layered history which call for inclusive approaches within the shadows of Taj Mahal or Eiffel Tower. Multiple organisations on historical and cultural heritage aim to recognise and focus more on cultures and monuments which promote scheduled castes and tribes, promote rights to women and LGBTQ+ community so that there is awareness among people.

The International Day for Monuments and Sites or World Heritage Day 2021 is initiated by ICOMOS to create such awareness and spread importance for monuments and sites.

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The critical examination of the past for the Conservation of cultural heritage as its practice demands provision for the future and  Debates on the omission and erasure of certain narratives, giving the privileges of particular stories over others, have come to a head in recent years. In 1982, ICOMOS established 18 April as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, followed by UNESCO adoption during its 22nd General Conference. Each year, on this occasion, ICOMOS proposes a theme for activities to be organized by its members, National and International Scientific Committees, partners, and anyone who wants to join in marking the Day.