World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2021: The impact is felt all around the world in the social-economic and political field as well. The most affected sector is the cultural tourism sector.

Every year on May 21, The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally. This day helps in spreading awareness among people regarding the richness of the world’s cultures and highlight the significance of cultural diversity. This day was introduced for peace, stability and development, bridging the gap between cultures. To live together in harmony, people around the world must understand the importance of cultural diversity. 

Origin and Purpose:

After a terrorist attack in 2001 and destruction of Buddha statue of Bamyan in Afghanistan, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) adopted this day as ‘Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity’. In December 2002, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in its resolution 57/249 announced May 21 to be The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, recognizing the need to “enhance the potential of culture as a means of achieving prosperity, sustainable development and global peaceful co-existence.”