The Prime Minister posted on X;
"Garba is a celebration of life, unity and our deep-rooted traditions. Its inscription on the Intangible Heritage List showcases to the world the beauty of Indian culture. This honour inspires us to preserve and promote our heritage for future generations. Congrats for this global acknowledgment."
UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
1. Garba of Gujarat (2023)
2. Durga Puja in Kolkata
3. Kumbh Mela
4. Nowrouz (Persian or Iranian New Year)
5. Yoga
6. Traditional brass and copper craft of utensil making among the Thatheras of Jandiala Guru, Punjab, India
7. Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur
8. Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: recitation of sacred Buddhist texts in the trans-Himalayan Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir, India
9. Chhau Dance
10. Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
11. Mudiyettu, ritual theatre and dance drama of Kerala
12. Ramman, religious festival and ritual theatre of the Garhwal Himalayas, India
13. Kutiyattam, Sanskrit theatre
14. Ramlila, the traditional performance of the Ramayana
15. Tradition of Vedic chanting