Srinagar included in UNESCO's list of 'Creative Cities Network'

Srinagar included in UNESCO's list of 'Creative Cities Network'

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Category : International Published on: November 09 2021

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Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is one of 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO network of creative cities (UCCN).
It has been designated as a craft and folk arts creative city.
It is a fitting tribute to Srinagar's vibrant cultural ethos.
In 2019, the former unified state of Jammu and Kashmir was divided into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The Centre recommended the nomination of Gwalior for the Creative City of Music and Srinagar for the Creative City of Craft and Folk arts to UNESCO on June 29, 2021.
The nomination of Gwalior was rejected and that of Srinagar was accepted.

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UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Purpose: The mission of UNESCO is to contribute to the development of a culture of peace, the abolition of poverty, sustainable development, and intercultural dialogue through education, science, culture, communication, and information.
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 16 November 1945

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