18 April - International Day for Monuments and Sites Every year, on the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites, ICOMOS proposes a theme for the celebrations and activities to be organised by the ICOMOS National, International Scientific Committees, Working Groups and by other organisations that wish to participate.
Webinar on “Shared Responsibility for the Unprivileged Heritage” (Slovenia)
Webinar on “Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility: Perspectives from Africa and Arab States Regions”
In 2020, the theme “Shared Cultures, Shared Heritage, Shared Responsibility” was chosen to reflect the global context of heritage as part of cultural identity at a time of rapid population shift, conflict, and environmental uncertainty. This 18 April was not like in previous years. With the world almost entirely under lockdown, no gatherings, guided tours or trips were allowed. But that did not stop heritage experts and enthusiasts from all over to celebrate our monuments and sites, in compliance with the instructions from local and national authorities. The ICOMOS family reinvented the traditional ways of celebrating the International Day for Monuments and Sites through the organisation of online events: conferences, challenges, virtual meetings and many other innovative initiatives. Thank you all for this rich and exciting day! 14
ICOMOS Annual Report 2020
Social media campaign “Qissa: Memories with my Heritage” to share personal memories and anecdotes related to heritage sites (India)
