Jaishankar: Intangible Heritage Most Democratic Expression of Culture at UNESCO Meet

• EAM Jaishankar described intangible heritage as the "most democratic expression of culture" at a UNESCO gathering.
• India is hosting the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) at the Red Fort.
• This marks the first time India has hosted this UNESCO committee meeting, which runs from December 8 to 13.
• Jaishankar emphasized the importance of protecting and strengthening cultural inheritance for future generations.
• The UNESCO committee will review nominations for Intangible Cultural Heritage lists and monitor existing elements.

Why It Matters: It highlights global efforts to protect and value shared cultural heritage.