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Here, you will know about preserving cultural heritage and promoting it so that people realize the importance of protecting cultural heritage.

13 March 2022 Cultural Heritage

Reasons For Preserving Culture

We always talk about preserving and protecting cultural heritage. Some organizations work towards this mission and perform research and activities

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  • Activities To Promote Awareness Of Cultural Heritage Preservation

    Each country has its cultural heritage, and they are taking necessary steps to preserve them. Several projects are carried out by the local authorities to raise awareness about cultural heritage preservation. Here we are going to discuss some of these projects carried out in different countries. Festival Culturel De Tshangu  This festival gives the Congolese people the opportunity to promote cultural diversity. They get the chance to showcase their traditions and customs to the world. This facilitates mutual respect and provides an understanding of ethnic diversity in Congo. Maasai Mara  The Maasai tribe in Kenya is popular because they have preserved their culture. They live in the Narok and Kajiado districts of Kenya. The goal of this project is to protect and conserve this site by setting up youth camps. It can become a sustainable environment where people can live together. The project helps to empower community cooperation and teamwork. It prepares the leaders and the young people in the community to meet future challenges. Tulou – World Heritage Preservation  This project is carried out in China by DreamWalker China, an organization that believes that everyone should make a positive change in society through voluntary activities. Tulou are the Chinese rural structures built between the 12th and 20th centuries by the Hakka people. They believed in the relationship between nature and people, so they built these dwellings in a sustainable and energy-efficient way using local materials. But due to the expansion of cities, new structures are built around Tulous, ignoring the environment. This project protects and promotes Tulou and sustainable tourism in this region. Mountain people: Food, body, and language  The organization RUCHI has come up with this project. The organization is working in more than 100 villages surrounded by mountains. The project takes place in Himachal Pradesh in India. This project aims to preserve and promote the ancient practices and traditions of the mountain people. This has given them a unique identity; however, they are often threatened by western influences and globalization. The project promotes local food, cooking techniques, outfits, and traditions that are followed by the village people. The village people here are still holding on to their beliefs and traditions, thus promoting cultural heritage. Moirax  Moirax is a nice village in Agen city, France. Its natural beauty is breathtaking. The village promotes tourism while preserving its cultural heritage. Various restoration works were conducted here to preserve the original architecture of the buildings. Volunteers work to rebuild the damaged parts to preserve the heritage. These projects are aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of different parts of the world. This helps to protect our unique identity. The projects will make the young people proud of their local cultural heritage.

  • Organizations That Help In Protecting Cultural Heritage

    Culture talks about people and their lifestyles. We need to preserve cultural heritage for present and future generations. Museums often preserve cultural heritage, and we must ensure that the artifacts are not damaged. We need to protect the heritage sites by keeping them in the best condition. We should also preserve cultural heritage by preventing activities like illicit trafficking and art auctions. We need to support organizations that work to protect cultural heritage. Here are some of these organizations you should know about. U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield This organization was founded in 2006 when heritage catastrophes took place around the world. It is considered to be the cultural equivalent of the Red Cross. They provide an immediate response to cultural properties that are at risk or in the face of illicit action. So, whether the cultural heritage is in danger of getting destroyed due to natural disasters or armed conflict, this organization will come forward to help. UNESCO World Heritage Centre  This organization protects and preserves cultural heritage throughout the world. It is part of the international treaty of Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage that was adopted by UNESCO in 1972. They identify culturally and naturally important sites around the world and conduct activities to protect them. Archaeological Institute of America The Archaeological Institute of America promotes archaeological inquiry of the human past to appreciate diverse cultures. The organization supports the archaeologists who are involved in the research and ethical practice of archaeology. It educates people about the importance of archaeological discovery and preservation of cultural heritage. United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational And Cultural Affairs — Cultural Heritage Center The archaeological sites and objects inform today’s generation about the past. It helps us to connect with our cultural origins. This organization protects and preserves valuable resources of cultural significance. Federal Bureau of Investigation Art Crime Team  Art and cultural properties are often the targets of looting, trafficking, and other fraudulent activities. This organization recovers these properties and brings the criminals to justice. They have the National Stolen Art File that reports stolen art and cultural properties. Association for Research into Crimes against Art (ARCA) This organization promotes research works and studies related to cultural heritage protection. They develop strategies to protect the heritage and art from criminal activities. Canadian Association For Conservation Of Cultural Property This organization promotes the preservation of cultural property. They promote research and publish materials that help the conservation of cultural heritage. They also promote the awareness of protecting these valuable researches. These organizations protect the cultural heritage of different nations and make people aware of the importance of preserving these resources. They conduct research works and other activities throughout the year.

  • Reasons For Preserving Culture

    We always talk about preserving and protecting cultural heritage. Some organizations work towards this mission and perform research and activities to create awareness of protecting cultural heritage. Culture consists of a society’s art, tradition, beliefs, values, and ideals. Culture defines a person’s behavioural pattern. Preserving cultural heritage is important for maintaining the identity of a nation. It is the skills and experience that pass down from one generation to the other. It is important to preserve culture and heritage for the following reasons. Saves natural resources By preserving cultural heritage, you preserve the old residential and commercial structures. It is a type of residential development as you will have valuable buildings on developed land. When you preserve cultural heritage, it reduces the amount of pollution from construction materials and also prevents energy-intensive manufacturing. Strengthens neighbourhood The price of residential and commercial buildings in historical sites is high. This is because people are willing to pay a high price to stay in a historic neighbourhood. The preserved structures promote a strong cultural identity. Local economic development Cultural heritage preservation supports the economy of a country and generates employment. The rehabilitation works have more return on investment compared to new construction. Preserving cultural heritage is more important than collecting new cultural objects. Tourism sector development Foreign countries can now create opportunities. Employers now want a diverse workforce. Cross-cultural marriages are now becoming popular. When people travel to a new place, they familiarize themselves with the new culture. This affects cultural preservation. Foreign cultures learn from our culture. Promoting global diversity Every culture has its philosophy, viewpoints, and problem-solving techniques. Cultural preservation promotes global diversity. It makes our world more flexible. We become more open-minded and learn from various perspectives. By preserving cultural heritage, the cultural views will be alive. Cultural heritage is the artwork, structures, and other objects in society. The cultural heritage of countries is different. The current generation is responsible for preserving the culture for the future generation so that they can follow the same manners and practices. The media has played an important role in preserving the culture. It helps people to share their cultural heritage through digital storage and archiving. People now share their cultural values on social media and other online platforms. This makes it easy to learn about different cultures. The young generation is responsible for preserving their culture. They should be proud of their cultural heritage. They should pass down the cultural norms and beliefs to the next generation by creating archives and preserving them. Preserving the culture provides a sense of belonging to a particular community. It preserves the way we talk, think, and lead our lives. Today digital archival files are created and maintained to preserve and protect cultural heritage.

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