New Delhi: Delhi Tourism in association with Delhi Heritage Management Secretariat commemorated the World Heritage Day at Purana Qila in the august presence of Sh. Jitender Singh Tomar, Minister of Tourism, Law and Justice, and Art & Culture, Govt. of Delhi.
Since the passing of a resolution by UNESCO in 1983 and suggesting that today be designated as International Day for Monuments and Sites which is observed worldwide as World Heritage Day. An absorbing walk was chosen as an apt way to showcase the facets of city's historical attributes. It served as medium of expressing the indigenous character of the Walled City in tandem with its contemporary global identity.
Jitender Singh Tomar, Minister of Tourism, Law and Justice, and Art and Culture, Govt. of Delhi said that the initiative is to spread awareness about the rich heritage of the capital. Besides, heritage walks promote a healthy habit of walking to stay fit. We will continue similar events and we're soon going to start these walks in entire Delhi.
Further, heritage walks will also be popularized amongst school children and were planning to offer them different facilities along with subsidies. Delhi, although a prominent cosmopolitan city today, was once witness to an eventful and prolific history. The pluralistic culture of Delhi is a product of its complex history.
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