How to deal with our cultural heritage?

How to deal with our cultural heritage?

Let me make an assumption that almost everyone thinks that cultural heritage is unmeasurable value of each nation. It’s not easy to protect it in money-oriented world. To save history and it’s signs characteristic for local communities we are working on some projects supported by local people and some governmental funds.

There is a lot of needs and any funds are not sufficient. If we want to save memories and historical buildings for the next generations, we will have to choose between the priorities. We are not able to skip funding for museums and old buildings’ renovation. The government should offer some incentives for private investors, to share these responsibilities wherever it’s possible. The historical places, buildings with their premises can be changed into significant culture centers with exhibition areas for contemporary art, shops with souvenirs, artistic handmade goods and local small business products. There could be placed departments of museums as well. Then, funds for renovation of valuable for the region buildings would be given to the museums, which would renovate and re-adapt them for their and local community purposes.

Additionally, some educational projects should be run. Young people have to be prepared to feel engaged in their community, should be taught it’s history. The best way to learn about cultural heritage is to come and see, to touch and listen to important people, places, things. Without education, giving any funds to protect local signs of past days has no chance to be appreciated.

In summary, every way to save cultural heritage of the region is needed. There is enough space for museums and private investments. The key element of passing on the history to the next generations is education, which should be connected with young people engagement in local community issues.

by Justyna Komar