World Day for Audiovisual Heritage in 2024

Sunday is #AudioVisualHeritageDay. Audiovisual archives are crucial to helping preserve key moments in history. Yet, their preservation is threatened by factors such as obsolete technology, chemic decay & more. Show more

— United Nations (@UN) October 27, 2024

On World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, we celebrate the work of #archives who help preserve our historical media content for future generations. This clip gives us a glimpse of that history, as we take a look behind the scenes at ATV in the 1960s. Show more

— ITV Archive (@ITVArchive) October 27, 2024

#AudioVisualHeritage is more than just moving images or sounds – it's a part of our identity. As we mark today World #AudiovisualHeritageDay, let’s continue preserving and sharing the heritage that connects our past, present, and future. Show more

— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) October 27, 2024

27th of October • In 1904, the first section of the New York City Subway opened • In 1961, NASA tested the first Saturn I rocket • In 1971, Congo changed its name to Zaire • Independence Day of Turkmenistan • World Day for Show more

— PRO HOT DOG (@PROHOTDOG_CY) October 27, 2024

Today is #AudiovisualHeritage Day Audiovisual archives are the collective memory of humanity. They desperately need to be preserved for our common future. Show more

— United Nations Geneva (@UNGeneva) October 27, 2024

#world_day #Audiovisual_heritage is annually observed on October 27 to build global awareness of issues on preserving audiovisual material, such as sound recordings & moving images. The official theme for World Heritage is, Show more

— Lakshmi✨ (@Lachu_Twitz) October 27, 2024

Today is World Day for Audiovisual Heritage! Check out the celebrations around the world on the dedicated page of the CCAAA website. If you haven't yet posted information about your institution's special event on that page, it's not too late! Show more

— FIAF (@fiaf1938) October 27, 2024