WORLDS HERITAGE DAY

World Heritage is the shared wealth of humankind. Protecting and preserving this valuable asset demands the collective efforts of the international community. 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.
On 18 April 1982 on the occasion of a symposium organised by ICOMOS in Tunisia, the holding of the "International Day for Monuments and Sites" to be celebrated simultaneously throughout the world was suggested. This project was approved by the Executive Committee who provided practical suggestions to the National Committees on how to organise this day.
The idea was also approved by the UNESCO General Conference who passed a resolution at its 22nd session in November 1983 recommending that Member States examine the possibility of declaring 18 April each year “International Monuments and Sites Day”. This has been traditionally called the World Heritage Day.
 makes a number of suggestions on how to celebrate the World Heritage Day:

• Visits to monuments and sites, and restoration works, possibly with free admission
• Articles in newspapers and magazines, as well as television and radio broadcasts
• Hanging banners in town squares or principal traffic arteries calling attention to the day and the preservation of cultural heritage
• Inviting local and foreign experts and personalities for conferences and interviews
• Organising discussions in cultural-centres, city halls, and other public spaces
• Exhibitions (photos, paintings, etc)
• Publication of books, post-cards, stamps, posters
• Awarding prizes to organisations or persons who have made an outstanding contribution to the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage or produced an excellent publication on the subject.
• Inaugurate a recently restored monument
• Special awareness raising activities amongst school children and youth
• Promotion of “twinning” opportunities between organizations, defining areas for co-operation; exchange of speakers; organisation of meetings and seminars, or the editing of joint publications.

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE BAISAKHI

April 16, 2011

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE BAISAKHI

HARVEST SEASON

Baishakhi or Vaishakhi is always celebrated on the 13th of April; this day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar new year. It is among the few Indian festivals that has a fixed date. In Kerala, Baisakhi is called as "Vishu" and in Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as "Puthandu" and in Assam, the festival is called Bohag Bihu.

Baisakhi has special significance for two of India's major religious groups.
For Hindus, it's the start of the new year, and is celebrated with requisite bathing, partying and worshiping. It's believed that the goddess Ganga descended to earth thousands of years ago, and in er honor many Hindus gather along the sacred Ganges River for ritual baths. The action is centered in the holy cities along the Ganges in north India

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Why do we celebrate GANESH CHATURTHI

Today is the sacred festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. 'Ga' symbolises Buddhi (intellect), 'Na' stands for Vijnana (wisdom). So, Ganapati is the master of Buddhi and Vijnana. The universe is sustained by Ganas (gods) and Ganapati is their master. In this world, everybody has a master, but Ganapati has none. He is a master by himself. This is the birthday of the Master of Masters. Ganapati is also called Mooshika Vahana (one who has a mouse as his vehicle). You may wonder how a small mooshika can carry on its back a hefty personality like Vinayaka. Here mooshika does not mean a mere mouse. It symbolises the darkness of ignorance because it is in darkness that the mouse moves about. Hence, Mooshika Vahana is one who subdues ignorance and dispels darkness. It is only when we understand the inner significance of the Vinayaka principle that we will be able to celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi properly.

LABOUR DAY

For the workers' holiday held on May 1,  International Workers' Day. Labour Day
Labor Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. 
Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement,
which advocated eight hours for WORK, eight hours for RECREATION, and eight hours REST

IMPORTANCE OF EARTH DAY (22nd APRIL)

 

Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year. Numerous communities celebrate Earth Week, an entire week of activities focused on environmental issues. In 2009, the United Nations

Significance of earth day

Senator Nelson chose the date in order to maximize participation on college campuses for what he conceived as an "environmental teach-in". He determined the week of April 19–25 was the best bet as it did not fall during exams or spring breaks. Moreover, it did not conflict with religious holidays such as Easter or Passover, and was late enough in spring to have decent weather. More students were likely to be in class, and there would be less competition with other mid-week events—so he chose Wednesday, April 22

EARTH DAY SONG

Joyful joyful we adore our Earth in all its wonderment--2

Simple gifts of nature that all join into a paradise
Now we must resolve to protect her
Show her our love through out all time
With our gentle hand and touch
We make our home a newborn world
Now we must resolve to protect her
Show her our love through out all time
With our gentle hand and touch
We make our home a newborn world

WORLD HERITAGE DAY --18TH APRIL

What is Heritage?

Heritage is the full range of our inherited traditions, monuments, objects, and culture

her·it·age/ˈheritij/Noun

1. Property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.

2. Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations

TIPS TO SAVE OUR HERITAGE

• DO NOT WRITE OR SCRIBBLE ON THE WALLS OF MONUMENTS
• FEEL PROUD OF THE MONUMENTS OF YOUR CITIES  TO MAKE IT WORTH A VISIT.
• HAVE SENSE OF BELONGINGNESS.
• DO NOT LITTER NEAR THE MONUMENT.
• SPREAD AWARENESS AMONG YOUR FRIENDS .

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE AMBEDKAR JAYANTI

DR BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR (FATHER OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION)

 

HE WAS BORN IN A DOWNTRODDEN  FAMILY.

• HE WORKED FOR  THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE POOR.
• HE WAS THE FIRST LAW MINISTER
• HE WAS A VERY SIMPLE MAN .
• HE EXPRESSED HIS VIEWS IN SIMPLE WAY.
• AMBEDKAR JAYANTI IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY. 
• IT IS CELEBRATED AS THE FESTIVAL OF LIBERATION.                                                                          

    

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE BAISAKHI

HARVEST SEASON

Baishakhi or Vaishakhi is always celebrated on the 13th of April; this day marks the beginning of the Hindu solar new year. It is among the few Indian festivals that has a fixed date. In Kerala, Baisakhi is called as "Vishu" and in Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as "Puthandu" and in Assam, the festival is called Bohag Bihu.

Baisakhi has special significance for two of India's major religious groups.
For Hindus, it's the start of the new year, and is celebrated with requisite bathing, partying and worshiping. It's believed that the goddess Ganga descended to earth thousands of years ago, and in er honor many Hindus gather along the sacred Ganges River for ritual baths. The action is centered in the holy cities along the Ganges in north India

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