Culture Q&A by Jehan Suh https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu en-us 2022-08-30 21:28:42 UTC 2022-08-31 17:53:56 UTC hello@padlet.com What are considered cultural heritages? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2276840137 Cultural heritages are divided into three categories:
Monuments, groups of buildings and sites. These have in common that it is determined by the way that the work of man and nature showcase universal value in historical, scientific, ecological and art.]]> 2022-08-30 21:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2276840137 What are considered natural heritages? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2276842518 Natural features, geological and physiographical formations and natural sites. These 3 have in common that they have outstanding value in sense of beauty, science and conservation. It can be related to the geography, rock formations and the biological life present in the ecosystems.]]> 2022-08-30 21:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2276842518 How many state parties were originally planned in the convention? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2277999921 15 state parties that would later increase to 21.]]> 2022-08-31 16:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2277999921 What is the intergovernmental committee for the protection of the cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value really called? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278001995 The World Heritage Committee]]> 2022-08-31 16:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278001995 Are outsider organizations and individuals outside from the state parties allowed into the meetings of the World Heritage Committee? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278004700 Yes they are, organizations or individuals can be invited into the meetings of the World Heritage Committee for the purpose of consultation and assessing a particular problem.]]> 2022-08-31 16:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278004700 Why does UNESCO preserve cultural heritage sites? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278055864 UNESCO works with the preservation of cultural heritage sites in mind because they want future generations to enjoy the historical sites and learn from the past as much as people now do. It also has the side benefit of creating jobs and promoting sustainable development.]]> 2022-08-31 17:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278055864 Does UNESCO only protect locations and sites? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278060866 Intangible heritages like cultural traditions and performance arts are promoted and kept alive thanks to the efforts of UNESCO. Underwater heritage sites are also safeguarded by the UNESCO. Trafficking of cultural items is frowned upon and museums are promoted for the people's enjoyment.]]> 2022-08-31 17:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278060866 What is an example of a heritage site saved by UNESCO? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278073176 The temple of Angkor Wat is a success story of UENSCO's global system where many countries and states will cooperate in order to preserve and restore the cultural sites. Angkor Wat was overrun with greenery, looted and in danger due to flooding and recent conflicts. Now it isn't in the list of world heritage sites in danger thanks to the unified efforts of UNESCO and Cambodia's government.]]> 2022-08-31 17:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278073176 What can be considered as intangible cultural heritage? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278082069 Anything that can range from knowledge relating to technology and arts can be considered an intangible culture. Intangible culture is one of the most important types as it truly gives a window with which you can observe the traditions and living style of a person. ]]> 2022-08-31 17:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278082069 What is an example of an intangible cultural heritage registered by UNESCO? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278086455 One example of intangible culture saved by UNESCO is the woodcrafting knowledge of the Zafimaniry in Madagascar. This was considered an intangible cultural heritage because of the intense knowledge related to the use of around 20 different types of endemic wood species for different purposes, but also because of the highly traditional ornamentation that is unique to their woodwork. If the Zafimaniry would eventually lose this craftmanship, then eventually the art would be lost. Thanks to the importance given by UNESCO, Zafimaniry woodworking can now be praised even more and highly encouraged withing their communities to keep the art alive.]]> 2022-08-31 17:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278086455 Can a world heritage site only be either culturally or naturally relevant? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278091223 No, a cultural site represents the work of humans while natural sites represent creations that come from nature and not due to human influence. There are situations when a cultural site is only as important as it is because of the natural aspects and the environment that it is in.]]> 2022-08-31 17:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278091223 What composes most of the Earth's natural heritage sites? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278099945 Most of the registered natural heritage sites are in danger sources of the world's freshwater. 2/3 of the sites are sources of waters that includes glaciers, which is essential for life. Aside from freshwater sources, natural reserves are usually registered in order to preserve the fauna and flora found inside and promote their protection.]]> 2022-08-31 17:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278099945 What is the best way to protect both cultural and natural heritages? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278104031 The best way to protect world heritage sites, no matter if they are cultural or natural, is to promote them and bring global awareness to them. By showing the world that the heritage site has significant importance and is worth preserving, countless organizations might cooperate in order to assist in its preservation.]]> 2022-08-31 17:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278104031 What is most important to conserve, cultural or natural heritages? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278108557 Cultural heritage sites are related to humanity's footprint on planet Earth. The culture that has been cultivated by a group of people over countless decades is greatly important to people's identities. On the other hand, natural heritages are essential for the preservation of planet Earth's continued survival and clean status. The preservation of the Earth should be the most important thing to do, but we cannot ignore the steps that humanity has taken throughout history.]]> 2022-08-31 17:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278108557 Is conservation of natural heritage unprofitable? a00835766 https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278114107 Not at all. The conservation of outstanding natural heritage sites results in increased attention and tourism towards the area that contains the natural heritage site. This in turn can create and unattended place now a major hotspot of tourism with interest coming from many corners of the world.]]> 2022-08-31 17:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/a00835766/gqzw8hw2a3iym6xu/wish/2278114107