World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

October 27, Monday

World Audiovisual Heritage Day is celebrated annually on October 27. This day was established by UNESCO in 2005 to raise awareness about the preservation of audiovisual materials, which are an important part of humanity’s cultural heritage.

History of the holiday
The holiday was created as a result of a decision by the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference. The organization called on member states to pay more attention to the preservation of films, sound recordings, radio broadcasts, television programs, and other forms of audiovisual documents that hold historical and cultural value.

Purpose of the holiday
The main goal of World Audiovisual Heritage Day is to remind the world of the need to protect audiovisual materials, which over time are subject to deterioration due to technological aging, improper storage, or natural disasters.

What is considered audiovisual heritage
Audiovisual heritage includes:

* Documentary and feature films
* Radio broadcasts and sound recordings
* Television programs
* Video chronicles and recordings of cultural events
* Digital and analog media containing audiovisual data

How the holiday is celebrated
In many countries, events are held to promote and preserve audiovisual heritage:

* Themed exhibitions of archival films and recordings
* Conferences and seminars on digital preservation
* Screenings of rare or restored films
* Educational activities in museums and film archives

Significance of the holiday
World Audiovisual Heritage Day emphasizes the importance of preserving humanity’s visual and sound memory. These materials convey cultural traditions, historical events, and everyday life from different eras, helping future generations better understand their past.

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