European Heritage Days are observed across the continent to promote European unity, share stories of common values. It makes sure that the past isn’t forgotten. In Berlin, these exceptional days are observed in September. The time has come to discover or rediscover the treasures of our national heritage and to understand the rich heritage of the past.
History of European Heritage Days
The European Union and the Council of Europe jointly organized European Heritage Days, which launched the initiative in 1985. It is one of the most widely celebrated participatory cultural events in Europe. The event was launched in France in 1984 by the Ministry of Culture. In 1985, at the Second European Conference of Ministers of Architecture in Granada, the French Minister of Culture proposed that the project be internationalized under the auspices of the Council of Europe. The Netherlands hosted its first open monument in 1987. The Republic of Sweden and Ireland joined in 1989 and Belgium and Scotland in 1990.
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Types of heritage
Cultural Property
Cultural property includes physical, or “real” cultural heritage, such as works of art. These are normally divided into two groups of portable and fixed heritage.
Intangible Culture
The “Intangible cultural heritage of history” consists of the non-physical features of a specific culture. It is often governed by social customs over a specific period of history. Concepts include ways and means of behaving in society and often formal rules for managing in a particular cultural climate.
Natural Heritage
“Natural heritage history” is an important part of a society’s heritage history, including the countryside and the natural environment, including plants and animals, scientifically known as biodiversity, as well as geological elements. Such heritage sites often function as an important component of a country’s travel business, attracting many visitors, both foreign and native. Heritage may also include cultural landscapes.
Read more: European Heritage Day Greetings, Messages
Observance of European Heritage Day
Take a Guided Tour
Archaeologists and artisans showcase their work during this time, as conservationists arrange special guided tours of the ancient monuments.
Donate to Save History on European Heritage Days
It is important to preserve and restore historic buildings in order to work. It is very costly and your donations can make all the difference in the world.
Organizing Cultural Programs
The beauty, history, and culture of Europe fascinate lots of Americans. You can inform your friends and have a great time planning a special European day event. Plan a talk or have lunch with mini flags from each featured country as part of the decor.
The Importance of European Heritage Day
Fifty states in Europe, including Germany, observe European Heritage Day. In a world that is becoming more and more confusing a day, shared European values can bring people together.
It Preserves History
The past always points to the future. During this day, each country inspires people to hold a shared history and culture and at the same time be open to new and different ones.
This is an opportunity to see the Famous Monuments
In Germany also as other European cities, history-defined monuments are only hospitable to the public during European Heritage Day.
European Heritage Days Quotes
“Europe has what we do not have yet, a sense of the mysterious and inexorable limits of life, a sense, in a word, of tragedy. And we have what they sorely need: a sense of life’s possibilities.” –James Baldwin
“I regained my soul through literature after those times I’d lost it to wild-eyed gypsy girls on the European streets.”- Roman Payne
“There are two kinds of Europeans: The smart ones, and those who stayed behind.”-H.L.Mencken
European Heritage Days Wishes
-Every year that passes we remember our continent, Europeans heritage on this day and this year too it shall happen grandly, we hope you too enjoy being a part of this European heritage day
-We all are proud Europeans and we feel happy to call it as our identity and our continent, and we wish you all a happy European heritage day and hope you all enjoy
-from art to science, and consisting a magnificent history we feel proud to call ourselves Europeans and in order to celebrate Europeans heritage we celebrate this European heritage day and we hope you come together
-a history so great, stories of bravery which are never-ending, yes, that’s what Europe is known for, and many more. We celebrate this European heritage day and hope you also be a part of it
-let’s spend a bit of our time admiring the continent we stayed in with our families and our generations did, and celebrate this European heritage day with all our fellow Europeans
-let us all enjoy this day since this day only comes once every year, and spare some of our time out of our busy schedule to admire and rejoice what we have all around us, Europe. Cherish its beauty and heritage on this European heritage day
-a place like none other, which has no deficiency of anything, we call ourselves a citizen, an European, and we feel proud to call us that and celebrate this European heritage day to uphold European glory
-Europe is such a place one should at least once visit Europe before their life ends, and the memory shall be living forever in the forms of stories, hence celebrate this European heritage day with us
-from sports to education, from mountains to the beaches, Europe is a package of all-natural beauty, which includes its main heritage, the inhabitants. And for that celebration, we celebrate this European heritage day
-let us all come together and as a thanksgiving to our fortune to be a part of Europe, we celebrate this European heritage day and make the world aware of our heritage
Conclusion
European Heritage Days go back to an upscale and different mosaic of cultural and artistic expression, the legacy of earlier generations of Europeans, and therefore the legacy of newcomers.
