The festive ritual yields a strong sense of continuity and historical awareness for its participants, evoking historical events and legends passed on from generation to generation.

UNESCO: Culture

He stressed how important it was that the people of Wales have awareness and sense of ownership of the historical environment.

BBC: Communities, Equality and Local Government Committee

Through the epics, Mongolians transmit their historical knowledge and values to younger generations, strengthening awareness of national identity, pride and unity.

UNESCO: Culture

In June 2002, the fifteenth session of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Hydrological Programme welcomed the proposal of creating an international centre on qanats in Yazd, Islamic Republic of Iran, recognizing the potential role of the Centre in raising awareness and helping the preservation of this admirable historical heritage.

UNESCO: Communication and Information