381. Each year in the context of International Day for Monuments and Sites, open days are
organised to give the public the opportunity to discover and enjoy our cultural heritage sites that
are not usually accessible such as Government House, State House and Chateau Riche en Eau,
amongst others.
382. The Aapravasi Ghat was inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO in July 2006.
The Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund is responsible for the preservation, management and promotion of
the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site as a national, regional and international memorial site. In
June 2011, the Planning Policy Guidance for the Aapravasi Ghat Buffer Zone was issued to protect
and sustain the Outstanding Universal Value of the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Site. The
objective is also to preserve and enhance the inherent qualities, urban character and cultural
significance of the Buffer Zone. Exhibitions, publications and educational activities and
consultations with the local community take place every year to raise awareness on the Aapravasi
Ghat World Heritage Site, providing a platform for the participation of all relevant stakeholders in
decision making processes with an impact on cultural rights.
383. The Beekrumsing Ramlallah Interpretation Centre was inaugurated in November 2014,
presenting a permanent exhibition designed to promote the Outstanding Universal Value of the
Appravasi Ghat World Heritage Site. The Centre also proposes a dynamic public programme
including educational and outreach activities at sites and in schools.
384. The Le Morne Cultural Landscape was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in
July 2008. The Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund is responsible for the preservation and management
of the Le Morne Cultural Landscape for its sustainable use that is fully cognizant of its Statement
of Universal Value, and without compromising its Authenticity and Integrity. This site was used
as a shelter by runaway slaves and maroons through the 18th and early years of the 19th century,
who took their lives in despair and to avoid being captured by their masters. Le Morne World
Cultural landscape and Robben Island, are two sites which are recognised as symbols of resistance
against slavery and the fight for freedom and sacrifice, and which commemorate the horrors of
oppression of humankind. The Twinning Agreement between Le Morne World Cultural
Landscape and the Robben Island World Heritage Site was signed on 20 March 2017.In 2017 –
2018, Rs 30 million were allocated for the rehabilitation and restoration of national heritage sites.
Thirteen (13) sites were identified for this purpose and seven (7) have been completed namely
Grand Port Battle Memorial, Old Fort/Fort Albert (Baie du Tombeau), Donjon St. Louis (GRNW),
Batterie Bourgogne (Anse Petit Sable), Old French Battery (Vieux Grand Port), Batterie
L'Harmonie (Black River) and Bain des Negresses Bridge (Souillac). Measures are also being
taken to provide facilities to the disabled to enjoy our national heritage and cultural rights.
Measures are also being taken to provide facilities to the disabled to enjoy our national heritage
and cultural rights.
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