#UNESCO Creative cities network, Indian cities included are

●Varanasi - music
●Chennai- music
●Hyderabad- gastronomy
●Jaipur- folk art
●Mumbai- film

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🔆 Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) – India’s UNESCO Recognitions

📍 What is Intangible Cultural Heritage?
✅ UNESCO defines it as living expressions passed across generations, evolving with environments, giving communities a sense of identity & continuity.
✅ Includes: oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, nature-related knowledge, traditional crafts.
✅ ICH List was established in 2008 by UNESCO.

📍 India’s Recognized ICH Elements
✅ Garba of Gujarat (2023)
✅ Durga Puja in Kolkata (2021)
✅ Kumbh Mela (2017)
✅ Navroz (2016)
✅ Yoga (2016)
✅ Thatheras’ brass & copper craft, Punjab (2014)
✅ Sankirtana of Manipur (2013)
✅ Buddhist Chanting of Ladakh (2012)
✅ Chhau Dance (2010)
✅ Kalbelia folk songs & dances, Rajasthan (2010)
✅ Mudiyettu, ritual theatre of Kerala (2010)
✅ Ramman festival & ritual theatre, Uttarakhand (2009)
✅ Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre (2008)
✅ Tradition of Vedic Chanting (2008)
✅ Ramlila, performance of Ramayana (2008)

✅ Mains Question:
“UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition provides global visibility to India’s traditions. Discuss its role in cultural diplomacy and local community empowerment.”

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