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PIB Summaries 03 November 2023

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  1. Kozhikode and Gwalior in UNESCO Creative Cities Network

 Kozhikode and Gwalior in UNESCO Creative Cities Network


Context:

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has welcomed 55 new cities into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Notably, two Indian cities have joined this network: Kozhikode in Kerala, designated as the ‘City of Literature,’ and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, recognized as the ‘City of Music.’

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Facts for Prelims

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. Recognition of Kozhikode as City of Literature:
  2. Designation of Gwalior as the City of Music:
  3. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)

Recognition of Kozhikode as City of Literature:

  • Kozhikode is the first Indian city to earn the prestigious title of ‘City of Literature’ from UNESCO.
  • The city has a rich history of hosting prominent literary gatherings like the Kerala Literature Festival.
  • This recognition underscores Kozhikode’s role as a center for intellectual exchange and literary discourse.
  • Kozhikode boasts more than 500 libraries and is home to renowned writers like S. K. Pottekkatt, contributing to Malayalam literature and culture.

Designation of Gwalior as the City of Music:

  • Gwalior becomes the second Indian city, after Varanasi in 2015, to be designated as the ‘City of Music’ by UNESCO.
  • The city is known as the birthplace of Tansen, a legendary musician and composer in Indian history.
  • Gwalior is the cradle of the Gwalior Gharana, the oldest and most influential school of Hindustani classical music.
  • The annual Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior is one of India’s largest music festivals, attracting enthusiasts and artists from across the country and abroad.

UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)

  • Established in 2004, the UCCN promotes collaboration among cities recognizing creativity as vital for urban development.
  • It aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 11, focusing on Sustainable Cities and Communities.
  • The network encompasses seven creative fields: crafts and folk arts, media arts, film, design, gastronomy, literature, and music.
  • Indian Cities in the UCCN
  • Several Indian cities have been recognized by the UCCN:
    • Jaipur: Crafts and Folk Arts (2015)
    • Varanasi: Creative City of Music (2015)
    • Chennai: Creative City of Music (2017)
    • Mumbai: Film (2019)
    • Hyderabad: Gastronomy (2019)
    • Srinagar: Crafts and Folk Art (2021)
  • Kozhikode joins as the ‘City of Literature,’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music,’ enriching India’s presence in the UCCN.

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