Diwali’s UNESCO Inclusion Celebrated At Houston, Atlanta, Consulates

HOUSTON, TX – As Diwali was included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Consulate General of India here organized a vibrant event to mark the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Indian Consul General in Houston D.C. Manjunath highlighted the global significance of the recognition and Diwali’s universal message of light, harmony, and goodwill.

Meanwhile, the Indian Consulate General in Atlanta was illuminated in tribute, with diyas lit to celebrate the cultural recognition.

A total of 67 nominations submitted by nearly 80 countries, including India’s Diwali, were examined during the week-long key session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which began at Delhi’s Red Fort on December 8.

Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide also celebrated the occasion, marking the global recognition of one of India’s foremost cultural and spiritual festivals. (IANS)