Culture is not just an ornament, it is the expression of a nation's character
We can deny our heritage and our history, but we cannot
escape responsibility for the results (Edward R. Murrow)
The Convention at Work: its Challenges and Successes
Published on 1 February 2012
Type: 
Video 4.21 Min
To celebrate the fact that 40 years ago the World Hertiage Convention was adpoted UNESCO made video production and published it on YouTube. To read the full text of the Convention please click here... and to watch the video please click on the picture below.
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