A Heritage campaign was organised at St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Sector 44-D, Chandigarh by Primary-2 Wing. The teachers explained the students about the varied facets of heritage which includes forts, palaces, burials, groves, festivals, music, craftwork etc. They also highlighted that heritage is a trove of the past and it is the responsibility of the present generation to protect, preserve and promote its continuity for the future generation.
A special talk was delivered on the theme of 2017 World Heritage Day i.e. ‘International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development’ through presentation. Interesting questions on how to preserve our Heritage were put up by the teachers, which the students enjoyed thoroughly.
Thought provoking topics like ‘How to preserve our rich culture and heritage’ and “How to promote craftsmanship in rural areas.” were also discussed.
India has an extraordinary, vast and diverse pool of cultural heritage and ancient monuments which are reminiscence of living witnesses of the golden historic era. They are the epitome of courage and testimony to evolution.
Government has passed many laws to protect these monuments. Besides this students were encouraged to prevent themselves and others from scribbling on the walls, participating in regular cleanliness drives, spreading awareness around about these monuments and their importance.
A little effort on our side can create drastic changes that will make the past, the present and the future generations of the country and the world proud of India.
The main objective behind the speech was to enlighten the students about the value and significance the World’s heritage holds. The students were familiarized with the rich cultural heritage of India and the world we have along with the existing diversification worldwide, and how we need to work towards protecting and conserving it.
“It is not the honour that you take with you, but the Heritage you leave behind.”
