World Television Day 2023: Here is How You can Celebrate the Day with Friends and Family

Television has become an integral part of our daily lives. In a few decades since its invention in 1927, television has become a source of information, entertainment and education for all ages and groups across the globe. From children watching cartoons to the elderly watching TV shows, news and movies, television has been a centrepiece for a household.

With the development and modifications in line with the advent of technology in the last few decades, we have now reached the era of Smart TVs. Notably, the shows, audience viewing patterns and the presentation of information have also undergone a huge change over the years.

To highlight the relevance of one of the most loved mass mediums of communication, people across the globe celebrate World Television Day on November 21.

World Television Day 2023: History and Significance

The day marks celebrating the important role television plays in various fields across countries. It is also celebrated with the aim of improving broadcasting, which eventually brings a better television viewing experience.

In December 1996, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 21 to be observed as World Television Day because of its significant impact in bringing attention to concerning issues. Television Day is also being celebrated across the world for its potential to sharpen the focus on major issues like economic and social conflicts.

How to celebrate World Television Day?

In view of celebrating a day to highlight and focus on the relevance and importance of television in our lives, one can plan certain activities with family and friends. It can include watching your favourite television show, hosting a movie marathon, organising television trivia, visiting a television museum, and reading about the history of television.

Apart from this, you can also organise community events like discussions on the present-day updates in the television programs, reviewing a certain show or pattern of viewer’s choice and preference in shows, or bringing awareness among the individuals who can utilise television as a medium of information over only entertainment.