Deepavali Gets UNESCO Heritage Tag 2025 | India’s 16th Intangible Cultural Heritagein Telugu

Deepavali (Diwali) has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2025!
This announcement was made during the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee Session held at the Red Fort, New Delhi (8–13 December 2025) — marking India’s 16th element on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list.

In this video, we explain:

🔹 Deepavali’s UNESCO Recognition — Explained

Why Deepavali was nominated (2024–25 cycle)

How festivals qualify as Intangible Cultural Heritage

Significance for communities, artisans, tourism & Indian diaspora

🔹 Understanding UNESCO’s 2003 Convention

Purpose of safeguarding living traditions

Community participation & cultural diversity

Role of the Intergovernmental Committee

🔹 Criteria for Inclusion in the ICH List

Inclusiveness, representativeness & community consent

Evidence of safeguarding plans

Global examples such as baguette culture (France), Chăm pottery (Vietnam), Xhubleta (Albania), etc.

🔹 India’s 16 ICH Elements (Updated 2025)

Deepavali (2025)

Nawrouz (2024)

Garba (2023)

Durga Puja (2021)

Kumbh Mela (2017)

Yoga (2016)

Vedic Chanting, Ramlila, Kutiyattam, etc.

🔹 Broader Implications for India

Strengthening soft power & cultural diplomacy

Boost to cultural tourism & sustainable livelihoods

Encouragement for future heritage nominations

🎯 Ideal For:

UPSC aspirants, educators, cultural studies learners, and anyone tracking India’s global cultural footprint.

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