Archive · 13 Dec 2025
UNESCO Meeting at Red Fort Amid Tight Security
The Red Fort in Delhi is hosting a big meeting by UNESCO from December 8 to December 13.
This is the first time India is hosting this event.
The fort is very secure because of a recent explosion in November that hurt many people.
The fort is closed to the public during this time.
Important people like the External Affairs Minister and the UNESCO Director-General are attending.
They added Deepavali to a special list of important cultural traditions.
The fort is a very old and famous place built by a Mughal emperor.
It's usually a popular spot for tourists.
The Red Fort in Delhi is hosting the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage from December 8 to December 13.
Security is heightened due to a recent car blast in November that claimed 15 lives and injured over two dozen people.
The fort is closed to the public from December 5 to December 14 for the event.
Deepavali was added to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the event.
Key attendees include External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
- Who
- Delegates, UNESCO officials, Indian government representatives, and security personnel
- What
- 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
- When
- December 8 to December 13, 2023
- Where
- Red Fort, Delhi
- Why
- To discuss and safeguard intangible cultural heritage, with heightened security due to a recent blast
- Event
- 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Location
- Red Fort, Delhi
- Dates
- December 8 to December 13, 2023
- Security Measures
- Strict surveillance by Delhi Police and paramilitary forces
- Recent Incident
- November 10 car blast at Red Fort
- Fort Status
- Closed to the public from December 5 to December 14
- Notable Addition
- Deepavali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list
- Key Attendees
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
