1988-1997 World Decade for Cultural Development

In 1988 the United Nations will launch the World Decade for Cultural Development, running from 1988-1997. The four main goals of the Decade are: to affirm cultural identity, ensure that the cultural dimension is taken into consideration in development, encourage participation of the public and artists in cultural life, and to promote international cultural co-operation. Taking the lead in this effort is UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which will serve as the co-ordinating point with other UN agencies working in support of the Decade.
Little girl dressed in traditional kimono and white makeup ready for a dancing ceremony at the Gion Matsuri annual festival, in Kyoto, Japan. [No exact date]