UNESCO - Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki Region Postcard
UNESCO WHS Serie - Title: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region - é•·å´Žã¨å¤©è‰åœ°æ–¹ã®æ½œä¼ã‚リシタン関連éºç”£ Description: Located in the north-western part of Kyushu island, this serial property consists of ten villages, Hara Castle and a cathedral, built between the 17th and 19th centuries. They reflect the era of prohibition of the Christian faith, as well as the revitalization of Christian communities after the official lifting of pro-hibition in 1873. These sites bear unique testimony to a cultural tradition nurtured by hidden Christians in the Nagasaki region who secretly transmitted their faith during the period of prohibition from the 17th to the 19th century. UNESCO Information: Name: Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region - é•·å´Žã¨å¤©è‰åœ°æ–¹ã®æ½œä¼ã‚リシタン関連éºç”£ Country: Japan Location: Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu Region Inscription: 2018 Category: Cultural (iii) Unesco Ref: 1495 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the side