The Star Online reports that the Ministry of Information and Culture in collaboration with the National Heritage Department and Perak state government will be holding a one-day celebration on 10 November at 2.30pm, to commemorate Lenggong Valley’s recognition as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
According to the Ministry, the celebration will also help to increase the local community’s commitment towards protecting and conserving the new site in Perak.
The celebration to be held on 10 November is expected to see around 5000 people consisting of locals, students, historical and heritage societies and tour operators.
A statement released to The Star Online said Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim and Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir were scheduled to attend the official ceremony.
On June 30, Unesco recognised the Lenggong Valley in Hulu Perak as a world heritage site. The recognition is a result of the discovery of artifacts dating back more than 11,000 years, by archeologists who had carried out excavation works for the past 20 years.
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