Diwali, one of India’s most important cultural festivals, has been included in UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This is reported by
ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The decision was made during a session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was held in Delhi.
Diwali, or the festival of lights, is a holiday dedicated to the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. It falls on the new moon in October or November and lasts for several days, each of which is associated with certain rituals.
During this time, people clean and decorate their homes and public places, light lamps and candles, set off fireworks and pray for prosperity and success in new endeavours.
One of the symbols of the holiday is rangoli. It is a pattern made of coloured sand and rice flour, which is sprinkled in homes and public places. Rangoli depicts a lotus or simply an ornate pattern designed to “confuse” evil spirits.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the inclusion of Diwali in the UNESCO list, calling the holiday “the soul of Indian civilisation.”
In addition to Diwali, 15 elements from India are included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, including yoga, Vedic chanting, the Kumbh Mela and Durga Puja festivals.
Cultural events, projects, dishes and other elements from other BRICS countries and partner countries have been added to the UNESCO list.
According to
Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, a decision has been made to transfer the epic “Imakan” of the Hezhe people in China from the list of intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “Imakhan” is an ancient oral tradition. The narrative is in the Nanai language and includes both poetry and prose. The epic tells the story of the Hezhe people, folk heroes, rituals, fishing and hunting customs.
In addition, Vietnamese folk painting Dong Ho has been included in the UNESCO’s the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to
Vietnam News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. Engravings on wood and handmade rice paper vividly demonstrate the customs, traditions, festivals, holidays and culture of the Vietnamese people.
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