Overview
- India will host the 20th session of UNESCO’s intangible heritage committee at the Red Fort from December 7 to 13, a first for the country.
- Deepavali and Chhath Mahaparv are India’s nominations for the 2024–25 cycle, with reporting indicating Deepavali could be inscribed on December 10.
- The Union culture minister has urged citywide lighting of diyas, monument illumination, rangoli displays, performances and livestreams on December 10.
- The Archaeological Survey of India has closed the Red Fort to visitors from December 5 to 14, with security tightened following a November 10 car blast nearby.
- Officials expect over 1,000 delegates from more than 180 countries, and India’s UNESCO envoy Vishal V. Sharma will preside over the proceedings.