Consider the following statements:

1. Kozhikode has been included in UNESCO's creative cities network as the 'City of Music'

2. Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage

3. Gwalior has been included in UNESCO's creative cities net- work as the 'City of Literature'

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

NDA-II 2024 (GAT) Official Paper (Held On: 01 Sept, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2) 1.

Key Points

Kozhikode has not been included in UNESCO's creative cities network as the 'City of Music'.
Garba of Gujarat has been declared by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
Gwalior has not been included in UNESCO's creative cities network as the 'City of Literature'.
Only one statement among the given options is correct.

Additional Information

UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
- Launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development.
- It covers seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Media Arts, Film, Design, Gastronomy, Literature, and Music.
Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants.
- Examples include oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts.
Garba of Gujarat
- A traditional dance form originated from the state of Gujarat in India.
- Performed during the Navratri festival, symbolizing the worship of the goddess Durga.
- Recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in 2022.
City of Music
- An initiative by UNESCO to recognize and promote cities around the world for their commitment to music.
- These cities promote music in all forms, including creation, production, and dissemination.