Published by: Nibandh Vinod
Last updated: June 19, 2023, 7:25 AM IST
World Ethnic Day 2023: The theme of this year’s celebration is Heritage Changes. (Image: Shutterstock)
World Ethnic Day 2023 is dedicated to promoting the importance of our cultural heritage and celebrating unique and diverse locations around the world
WORLD ETHNIC DAY 2023: World Ethnic Day, on June 19, helps people reconnect with their traditions and cultures. The ancient customs that were practiced and eventually forgotten are relived on this day.
With numerous people of different ethnicities sharing their cultures and traditions, World Ethnic Day spreads the culture and traditions of a community and connects one back to their roots, upon which different civilizations around the world have been forged.
WORLD ETHNIC DAY 2023: HISTORY
This day was created to bring together and celebrate different cultures by craftsvilla.com, India’s largest online marketplace for ethnic goods. The vision of this day is to bring together as many cultures as possible and celebrate together. Celebrating heritage, civilization, anthropology, art and culture, this day brings forth a vibrant and flamboyant display of Indian culture every year, showcasing India’s unity in diversity.
WORLD ETHNIC DAY 2023 MEANING
Apart from sarees and kurta pajamas, people bring out their traditional clothes and accessories to share the meaning of their respective cultures. There are thousands of different ethnicities around the world from which 820 ethnic and ethno-religious groups have been identified in 160 countries that possess their own genetic, linguistic, cultural and social characteristics.
Each of these groups has its own history and meaning that reflects the diversity in the world. Social media and digitization have played an important role in spreading one’s culture around the world. This gives the people the chance to gain knowledge and experience about another ethnicity.
THEME WORLD ETHNIC DAY 2023
The theme for World Heritage Day 2023 is “Heritage Changes”. It focuses on the crucial issue of climate action and its relationship to cultural heritage.
WORLD ETHNIC DAY 2023 CELEBRATION
World Ethnic Day is not only limited to the display of clothes and accessories, but also ensures that people exchange gifts with each other. Crafts, candy, and musical instruments are all given as gifts. Cultural fairs and events are also organized on that day where people get the chance to discover the cuisine of different cultures along with their music and their hospitality.