Heritage As Important Today And Tomorrow

Without the past, there cannot be any today or tomorrow. Here lies the importance of heritage, that is right from the roots of any community or race. There cannot be future goal without heritage which is essentially a launching pad of rockets to explore the unknown and mysteries of the outer-space and cosmos.

- Sumer Sing Sawian

Meghalaya is fortunate to have a number of heritage sites, which call for documentation, preservation and protection. It is in this context that the Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage (INTACH) of the Meghalaya chapter is taking steps to fight against the different forms of encroachments and also vandalism at the different heritage sites. There is the danger that the pristine magnificence of these sites would be lost and damaged beyond repair.

In fact the world heritage project, Toronto Canada is working towards this end, in assembling a complete list of world heritage sites in a multimedia format for the first time. It would bring to life the stories that enrich the importance of these great natural and cultural masterpieces.

Here in the capital Shillong itself there are numerable heritage sites, that unfortunately are being neglected and also destroyed. Ward’s lake for instance in the heart of Shillong is a living heritage site, as it continues to attract tourists and visitors. It cannot be brushed aside as a mere lake, its water is alive with different species of fishes along with facilities of boating. The golf club and golf course is also certainly something that Shillong can be proud of.