India Hosts UNESCO Intangible Heritage Session: A Testament to Tradition's Future

India celebrates cultural heritage as a vital aspect of societal progress during UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee session at New Delhi's Red Fort. Emphasizing traditions as future guides, Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges safeguarding cultural systems against global challenges, ensuring heritage remains alive and empowering for communities.

India underscored the importance of cultural heritage at UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage meeting at the Red Fort. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized traditions as guiding forces for the future, calling for robust measures to preserve intangible cultural elements.

The event marked a historic moment for India, hosting the UNESCO session for the first time. This significant gathering highlights the nation's dedication to maintaining cultural continuity amidst pressing global issues such as climate change, displacement, and social fragmentation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the democratic nature of cultural expressions like festivals, arts, and rituals, stressing their vital role in building societal resilience. UNESCO representatives and Indian dignitaries discussed strategies to safeguard cultural heritage, fostering future intergenerational knowledge transfer.

(With inputs from agencies.)