Deepavali is now on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List: What does that really mean? (explainer for kids)
Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of light over darkness, and its role in strengthening social bonds. The inscription aims to further global appreciation and ensure the preservation of Deepavali's rich traditions for generations to come.
Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of light over darkness, and its role in strengthening social bonds. The inscription aims to further global appreciation and ensure the preservation of Deepavali's rich traditions for generations to come.
