Overview
- An opening ceremony at the Red Fort set the stage for the 20th session running December 8–13 under chair Vishal V. Sharma.
- UNESCO’s committee will examine new nominations, review listed elements and consider international assistance for safeguarding living heritage.
- India’s Deepavali nomination is scheduled for examination on December 10, with officials voicing hope for a positive decision.
- More than 1,000 delegates from about 190 countries are expected to attend, marking the first time India has hosted this session.
- The Red Fort complex is closed to the public from December 5–14 as cultural showcases and museum galleries greet visiting delegates.