Archive · 8 Dec 2025
India Hosts UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Session
India is hosting a big meeting about protecting important cultural things like traditions, languages, music, and crafts.
This meeting is called the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
It's happening at the Red Fort in New Delhi from December 8 to 13.
The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, said that these cultural things are very important because they belong to everyone and are protected by many people.
The meeting will look at new things to add to the list of important cultural heritage and will also check on the things already on the list.
India is showing its rich culture through galleries and performances at the Red Fort.
India has 15 elements on the UNESCO list and has served on the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for three terms.
The event aims to bring global visibility to India's cultural heritage and promote international cooperation and recognition of living cultural traditions.
India is hosting the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort in New Delhi from December 8 to 13.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of protecting cultural heritage, calling it the most democratic expression of culture.
The session will examine nominations for UNESCO ICH lists, review the status of existing elements, and provide international assistance for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
Key attendees include UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and India’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma.
India is showcasing its rich cultural heritage through thematic galleries and performing arts at the Red Fort complex.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, India’s Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma
- What
- 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
- When
- December 8 to 13
- Where
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- Why
- To examine nominations for UNESCO ICH lists, review the status of existing elements, and provide international assistance for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
India's Cultural Heritage
Global Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
India's Cultural Heritage
India aims to project its soft power and showcase its rich cultural heritage, including lesser-known traditions, local crafts, and regional festivals.
Global Cultural Heritage
The event promotes international cooperation, support, and recognition of living cultural traditions, oral practices, performing arts, social customs, rituals, knowledge systems, and craftsmanship.
- Event
- 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Location
- Red Fort, New Delhi
- Date
- December 8 to 13
- Key Speaker
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
- UNESCO Director-General
- Khaled El-Enany
- Venue Significance
- UNESCO World Heritage Site and a centrally-protected monument
- Event Focus
- Nominations for UNESCO ICH lists, review of existing elements, and international assistance for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage
- Indian Elements on UNESCO List
- 15
- India's Terms on UNESCO Committee
- Three
