Mastodawn

Happy #UNESCO #WorldHeritageDay! The German Commission for UNESCO started this celebration for the 55 German World Heritage sites 21 years ago, and I'm lucky enough to be spending this week in Berlin where 3 of them in are.

Micha Jun 6

#News: #Hesse Celebrates #WorldHeritageDay with These #Events There are places in the world that are so important they should be preserved forever. #UNESCO designates them as World Heritage Sites, seven of which are located in Hesse. On #Sunday, they will be celebrated with ... 1/...

Unesco Welterbetag 2026: Spann...

Unesco Welterbetag 2026: Spannende Einblicke in hessische Welterbestätten

Es gibt Orte auf der Welt, die sind so wichtig, dass sie für immer bewahrt werden sollen. Die Unesco zeichnet sie als Welterbestätten aus, sieben davon liegen in Hessen. Am Sonntag werden sie mit besonderen Programmen gefeiert - teils bei freiem Eintritt.

hessenschau.de

Creative Europe Apr 20

On #WorldHeritageDay, the spotlight turns to the European Heritage Label.

Since 2011, 80 locations across Europe have been recognised under the Label.

On 22 April, 13 newly selected sites will be celebrated at the EHL award ceremony.

Discover them 👉 http://link.europa.eu/B3YRDm

On #WorldHeritageDay, the spotlight turns to the European Heritage Label.

Since 2011, 80 locations across Europe have been recognised under the Label.

On 22 April, 13 newly select...
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https://nitter.net/europe_creative/status/2045412016400269794#m

13 sites to receive the European Heritage Label

The sites are being recognised for the significant role they have played in the history, culture, and development of the European Union and for their commitment to public engagement.

Culture and Creativity

The Orkney News [Unofficial]Apr 18

“Culture is not only a victim of war, it is also a source of resilience, dignity and hope.”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/04/18/culture-is-not-only-a-victim-of-war-it-is-also-a-source-of-resilience-dignity-and-hope/

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Assoc for Scottish Literature Apr 18

The last residents of St Kilda were evacuated by their own request in 1930, bringing to an end about 4000 years of human occupation. It is one of the few World Heritage Sites to hold mixed status for its cultural & natural qualities.

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/advice-and-support/listing-scheduling-and-designations/world-heritage-sites/st-kilda/

#Scotland #WorldHeritageDay

Assoc for Scottish Literature Apr 18

I pulled all my mother’s expectations
with me, like a child’s kite, giddy with stir
of spring…

—Lynn Valentine, “St Kilda Crossing”
from DON’T. EVEN. ASK. TOO. HOT. New Writing Scotland 42 (ASL, 2024)

https://asls.org.uk/publications/books/newwriting/nws42/

#Scottish #literature #WorldHeritageDay #poem #poetry