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Culture Freedom Day - May
Sat, May 18, 2024

Culture Freedom Day

Culture Freedom Day is an annual American holiday celebrating cultural freedom. The main slogan of this day is that all people should have access to the cultural treasures of the public. The date of the celebration is floating – the third Saturday in May.

History

The history of Culture Freedom Day can be traced back to 2004, when L. Lessig created the Movement for Free Culture. He held the position that everyone should have access to any works of art, because they are in the public domain. The movement stood for the expansion of copyright. At the same time it was necessary to make changes in the existing regulations in the field of copyright protection, so that their expansion was officially regulated.

Copyright law was first enacted in the early 18th century. Initially it concerned only literary works, but with the development of society it began to concern all works of art. Human intellectual property rights also appeared (this area is not affected by this holiday).

Interesting facts

  • In ancient Ireland, a dispute over the ownership of the Cathay manuscript led to the Battle of Cul Draimna.
  • The globally recognized copyright symbol looks like the letter “c” in a circle.
  • Today there are so-called photobanks, where you can buy different images and they will belong only to you.

How to celebrate

Check out the current state of the law in terms of the protection of rights. What objects of art would you like to have access to. Why? Share your thoughts on the subject on social media. Discuss with other users.

When is Culture Freedom Day celebrated in 2024?

Culture Freedom Day is observed on the third Saturday of May.

Observations

Weekday Month Day Year
Saturday May 18 2024
Saturday May 17 2025

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