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Srinagar finds place in UNESCO’s creative city list

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Nov 09, 2021, at 10:09 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: Jammu Kashmir's capital Srinagar has made it to the list of creative city networks of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Srinagar was included in the list of 49 cities across the world added to the network of 246 cities following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in recognition of "their commitment to placing culture and creativity at the heart of their development and to sharing knowledge and good practices".

"Delighted that beautiful Srinagar joins the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for its craft and folk art. It is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar. Congratulations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.'' tweeted PM Narendra Modi.

Delighted that beautiful Srinagar joins the @UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for its craft and folk art. It is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar. Congratulations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 8, 2021

''Great News for Srinagar. Srinagar has been inscribed as a UNESCO creative city of art and craft. the only city from India to make it to the list. '' said Junaid Mattoo, Mayor Srinagar.

The inclusion of srinagar in #UNESCO's list of creative cities has made a statement that srinagar is in real sense a #paradise on earth in every way, be it tourism, culture or hospitality. Unfortunately due to the Pakistan sponsored terrorism this tag is getting defamed. pic.twitter.com/AOCJgljj6G
— Dr Mohammad Amin (@DrMohammadAmi10) November 8, 2021

Good News for People Srinagar J&K
Indian city of #Srinagar in Kashmir has been inscribed as #UNESCO Creative City of Art & Craft.
This is the result of hard work and the way #LG Manoj Sinha Ji has reshaped & promoted the rich Art & Craft. @PMOIndia @manojsinha_@Junaid_Mattu pic.twitter.com/Wr9OK1lRqF
— Voice for Peace and Justice (@farooqganderbal) November 8, 2021

''The cultural heritage and current creative assets of the city will be the pillars to build a consistent action plan, which contributes to the sustainable urban development of the city in line with the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development,'' said Saleem Beg, convenor INTACH Kashmir Chapter.

Mumbai and Hyderabad had made it to the list in 2019.

There were two cities competing for a place on the list.

#JammuKashmir #Srinagar #UNESCO #UNESCOCreativityList

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