The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAVH) – 27th October – is a key initiative by UNESCO and the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) to honour audiovisual preservation professionals and institutions that safeguard our heritage for future generations. Around the world, audiovisual archives join together annually on this day to celebrate their work with events that highlight the vulnerability of these valuable materials and the unheralded work of the institutions that provide protection, preservation, and access to the materials.
The theme for this year’s WDAVH is “Your Window to the World”. Audiovisual materials can tell your story, your truth, and your presence. They provide a window to the world, allowing us to observe events we cannot attend, hear voices from the past who can no longer speak, and craft stories that inform and entertain. By listening to recorded sounds and looking at images captured on film and video we can not only appreciate the richness of this culture but also learn from it.
SEAPAVAA joins the global celebrations of the 2023 WDAVH and highly encourages our members to share how they are celebrating the #AudiovisualHeritageDay. You may fill in the form at the CCAAA page and provide information about your respective events by sending a descriptive text (500-words max.) and one (1) image per event.
Happy 2023 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage!