The students of Birla Public School (BPS) celebrated World Heritage Day on April 18 under a theme of ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’. Heritage is a possession being indirectly handed over by our ancestors.
“We have a lot of heritage sites in India as well as in Qatar, our second home. For example: Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Red Fort in India and Al Zubarah Archaeological Site, Al Rakayat Fort in Qatar,” said Rajesh Pillai, Vice Principal (Co-Scholastic) in a statement.
He said that the members Birlasphere, BPS’s Eco Club prepared a presentation showcasing the important heritage sites of India and Qatar.
It was displayed in the primary, middle and secondary section during the life-skill period.
“This day 18th April every year is set aside to celebrate the joint history and heritage of the human race.
It encourages us to celebrate all the world cultures, to bring awareness to important cultural monuments and sites, and to espouse the importance of preserving the world’s cultures,” said Pillai.
