Audio-visual communication is a productive form of communication and it is very essential for preserving our history. Audiovisual archives tell stories about many people’s lives and cultures across the globe. They represent a priceless heritage which is a declaration of our shared memories and a cherished source of knowledge that reflects the cultural, social and linguistic diversity among our people. Conserving this heritage is vital so that future generations can have access to these memories and preserve our culture.
With this in mind, UNESCO has declared October 27 as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH). This is in recognition of the remarkable value and importance of this audiovisual heritage. The World Day provides an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of audiovisual documents and to raise awareness about the need to take urgent measures to safeguard them.
Director and Representative of the UNESCO Office in the Caribbean, Dr. Anna Paolini and Executive Director of the National Library, Beverly Lashley shares more on Sunrise. Watch it here:
