Heritage importance in society

Introduction
History, Heritage and Culture just like what Marcus Gavin said people without the
knowledge of their past history origin and culture its like a tree without their roots.
People might say that history is just a collection of chronological events that
happened in the past. heritage is just an archive of things that we look back because
of our present and culture is something that we inherited from the past generation
and yes, they were right however those things isn’t something that we can refer to us
just which I truly believe that those trees which are history heritage and culture plays
the biggest part of ourselves which made what and who we are in present. Through
history we are able to witness how humanity evolved through centuries with this we
gained a lot of valuable information how we came to this state of the day.
Development that we currently utilize and enjoy which you should be thankful for.

Cultural Heritage is the intangible asset of the tangible and intangible assets of a
group or community inherited from past generations. Not all assets of past
generations are "inherited"; rather, an inheritance is a product of the community's
choice. Cultural heritage includes tangible culture (such as buildings, monuments,
landscapes, books, works of art, and artefacts), intangible culture (such as myths,
cultures, language, and knowledge), and natural
heritage (including cultural significance, and NALANDA MAHAVIHARA
biodiversity). The term is often used in connection (NALANDA UNIVERSITY)
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property.
It engaged in organised
transmission of knowledge
over an uninterrupted period
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“HERITAGE” AN IMPORTANT
It playes major role in our
COMMUNITY ASSET society with its archeological
value,historical value and
Valuable landscapes and structures can have a educational value.
positive impact on many aspects of how society
develops. Rehabilitation, housing, education,
economic growth and community engagement are
examples of ways values can have a positive
impact on public health. This is because:

• A landmark is a proven source of income for the

local economy, especially in tourism.

• An attractive heritage site helps to attract foreign

investors and keep existing businesses of all kinds,
not just tourism-related.

• People are very proud of their local history, but

they do not always express how much they value
the place until it is threatened. Because it adds
character and diversity to a place, the values are
fundamental in creating a ‘local sense’ of the
community. The sustainable reuse of valuable
resources is an important factor in creating
sustainable communities.

• Valuable buildings add value to renovation

projects, both in terms of economic and

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environmental benefits of reuse over new building and additional features in the
area. Heritage sites can be a powerful driver of community action.

• Increasing community values and greater social inclusion can be achieved by

focusing on heritage issues.

• Heritage sites are an excellent source of local teaching for people of all ages.
Learning about local history is a great way to connect communities with the unique
coherence of the unique cultural landscapes given to a place.

Areas where values are understood and valued are often better cared for than those
where values are not connected to society. Such links help to promote social
responsibility and citizenship and contribute to the quality of life for all.

IMPORTANCE OF HERITAGE

Heritage often perceived as the protection and save of past. In fact, heritage is
important to us because it is the fundamental to learn history and evidence of the past
human activity of the city, The heritage also elaborates the transformative process in
social from past in the present of urban area by generations. Each city and place
remain its distinct cultural characteristics and historical background, make its specific
identity and uniqueness of each community.

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Economical value

Heritage buildings are often destroyed in urban areas because the

land must be used for more productive economic uses or to meet more important
social needs. However, these arguments tend to ignore the simple fact that a
property is an economic asset that can provide a lasting source of income
if properly managed. One of the attractions for the millions of tourists who flock to
London, Paris, Venice and other European cities every year is exploring the historic
buildings, neighborhoods and many other elements that are part of each city's
cultural heritage. Cultural tourism provides employment, revitalizes
old neighborhoods and creates new opportunities for trade and services.

In Asia, Singapore demonstrates this most clearly. By the end of World War II,
Singapore was an underdeveloped city that had lost its commerce. It was a city of
slums and squatters, where even clean drinking water was difficult to find. Today it is
a highly developed and modern city with a high standard of living for all and
a thriving economy. But on the way from 1945 to the present, little has been lost. As
the modern city developed, almost all the old towns were destroyed. The
building was defaced and considered unsightly. This reconstruction program
continued without modification until the mid-1980s.
By the early 1980s, tourism had become the third most productive sector of
Singapore's economy, accounting for 5% of GNP.

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The social value of cultural heritage

Unlike the economic value of cultural heritage, its social value is subject, mostly, to
qualitative assessment. To demonstrate the social impact of heritage. The studies
most often relate to such social effects of heritage projects as enhancing social
cohesion, fostering social inclusion, community empowerment and capacity building,
enhancing confidence, civil pride and tolerance, broadening opportunities for
learning, skills development, etc.

The social impact of cultural heritage becomes particularly graphic in the cases
where heritage is used for stimulating a dialogue between different cultural groups.
Fostering intercultural dialogue, cultural and social inclusion and creating an
atmosphere of tolerance through heritage projects or heritage institutions form part
of a contemporary agenda discussed by many authors. Many authors stress that the
economic and social values of heritage are interrelated. On the one hand, economic
growth brings prosperity and well-being to a territory. On the other hand, social
harmony – community cohesion, absence of conflicts, tolerance, etc. – is a
prerequisite to economic development. Thus, the ability of heritage to provide
distinctiveness of a place is seen as an advantage both for tourist development and
for the well-being of local communities. Improvement of the social climate also leads
to the enhancement of the investment climate.