Preserving Our Past: PM Modi Champions Intangible Cultural Heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of preserving intangible cultural heritage, which embodies the moral and emotional memories of societies. Hosting a UNESCO panel in India, he highlighted the need to safeguard these traditions amidst modern challenges to maintain cultural diversity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the imperative of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, labeling it as the 'moral and emotional memories' of societies. Speaking amid the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held for the first time in India, his focus was clear: preservation equals cultural diversity.

The opening ceremony at the iconic Red Fort set the stage for PM Modi's message, read by Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal. In front of notable figures such as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, Modi hailed India as a beacon of cultural continuity, vital to linking past and present.

With globalization, urbanization, and conflicts posing threats, Modi called for collective action, lauding UNESCO's transformative role in fostering global heritage initiatives. He urged that safeguarding these traditions ensures our global cultural tapestry remains rich and vibrant for future generations.

(With inputs from agencies.)