UNESCO CREATIVE CITIES NETWORK: ART & CULTURE
NEWS: Kerala’s Kozhikode
has become India’s first UNESCO ‘City of Literature’.
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Kozhikode's
Inclusion in UNESCO Creative Cities Network
Event:
- Kozhikode awarded "City of Literature" at the 16th
annual UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) conference.
Conference
Details:
- Location: Braga, Portugal.
- Theme: "Bringing youth to the table for the next
decade".
- Duration: Five days.
- Opening ceremony attended by President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo
de Sousa and senior UN officials.
Kozhikode
Representation:
- Representatives: Mayor Beena Philip and Corporation Secretary
K.U. Bini.
- Kozhikode's achievement celebrated as a moment of pride by Mayor
Philip.
Conference
Proceedings:
- Forenoon session included an introduction to the conference
theme.
- Integration ceremony for new members, including Kozhikode.
- Older members shared their activities and provided guidance to
new members.
Additional
Members:
- Gwalior awarded "City of Music" title.
Presentations:
- New members, including Kozhikode and Gwalior, will present their
traditions and cultures.
- Ms. Philip to speak on behalf of Kozhikode.
UNESCO
Creative Cities Network:
- Recognizes cities for cultural contributions and traditions in
design, film, literature, music, and folk art.
- Provides a platform for member cities to share knowledge,
experiences, and best practices towards building sustainable cities.
Opportunities
for Kozhikode:
- Participate in knowledge sharing and collaborative activities
within the network.
- Promote its literary heritage on an international stage.
Source: https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_international/issues/89130/OPS/GEVCVGKFR.1+G76D0JBQ9.1.html