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"text": "The International Day of Light is \"a global initiative that provides an annual focal point for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy.\" Disparate sectors of society worldwide participate in activities that demonstrate how technology, science, art, and culture can achieve UNESCO's goals of education, equality, and peace. The event is administered by a steering committee of UNESCO's International Basic Science Programme (IBSP) which includes many international partners.\nAccording to the International Day of Light's website, the day's goals are to:\n\nImprove the public understanding of how light and light-based technologies touch the daily lives of everybody, and are central to the future development of the global society.\nBuild worldwide educational capacity through activities targeted on science for young people, addressing issues of gender balance, and focusing especially on developing countries and emerging economies.\nHighlight and explain the intimate link between light and art and culture, enhancing the role of optical technology in preserving cultural heritage.\nEnhance international cooperation by acting as a central information resource for activities coordinated by learned societies, NGOs, government agencies, educational establishments, industry, and other partners.\nEmphasize the importance of basic research in the fundamental science of light, the need for investment in light-based technology to develop new applications, and the global necessity to promote careers in science and engineering in these fields.\nPromote the importance of lighting technology and the need for access to light and energy infrastructure in sustainable development, and for improving quality of life in the developing world.\nRaise awareness that technologies and design can play an important role in the achievement of greater energy efficiency, in particular by limiting energy waste, and in the reduction of light pollution, which is key to the preservation of dark skies.\n\nThe International Day of Light is held on May 16 because it was on that date in 1960 that a laser was first operated successfully, by Theodore Maiman, a physicist and engineer. The laser is relevant because it is an example of a scientific discovery related to light that has benefited society in many ways. But the International Day of Light is not just about science—it is about anywhere light can be found, such as in art culture, entertainment, and education.\nIn 2015, the International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies 2015 (IYL 2015) was observed. Organized by UNESCO, this UN observance raised awareness about the achievements of light science and its applications. Over 13,000 activities were held in 147 countries. Following its success, moves were made to create an International Day of Light. On September 19, 2016, a resolution supporting the day was adopted by the UNESCO Executive Board at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The resolution was endorsed by the UNESCO General Conference at its 39th session, on November 7, 2017. The International Day of Light was first observed in 2018. Over 600 events were held in 87 countries, and a main event was held at the UNESCO headquarters.",
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