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What is Cultural diversity?


As human beings, cultural diversity is an integral part of our identity. It encompasses the vast array of differences that exist among us, from our languages and clothing to the traditions we hold dear. These differences make us unique, and we should celebrate and embrace them.

According to UNESCO, culture is not just about art and literature - it is about the very essence of who we are as individuals and as members of society. 
It encompasses our values, beliefs, and ways of life, and it is something that transcends all boundaries of class, gender, age, and occupation. 

At the heart of cultural diversity is the idea of difference - the recognition that we are all unique, and that our differences are what make us special. But unfortunately, these differences can also be a source of conflict and division. 

It is up to us to recognize the value of diversity, celebrate it, and use it as a means of bringing us closer together as human beings. 

Despite the many challenges we face in today's world, cultural diversity remains a vital and enduring part of who we are.

(UN) designated May 21 of every year

On December 20, 2002, the United Nations (UN) designated May 21 of every year as the "World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development."

Since cultural diversity is a basic human right, to promote it is to counter stereotypes and cultural fundamentalism. 

This just cause must never be perverted. 

The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, adopted in 2001, reminds us that 

"No one may invoke cultural diversity to infringe upon human rights guaranteed by international law, nor to limit their scope". 

< Message by the Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 21 May 2004>


The diverse range of biological forms is to enable adaptation to different environments and promotes symbiotic relationships between organisms. 

Similarly, cultural diversity is a source of richness that creates differences in individual and group thinking and allows our world to develop in diverse and abundant ways. 

Therefore, the abundance of cultural diversity is essential as it serves as a foundation for creating a world that is varied and enriched.


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