Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed UNESCO’s decision to add Diwali — or Deepavali — to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling the recognition a moment of pride for India. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the ongoing UNESCO committee session in New Delhi. Also Read | India's Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO’S Intangible Cultural Heritage list

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The annual meeting of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage is being held in Delhi from Tuesday to Thursday. Delegates from 78 countries are reviewing dozens of nominations, with the aim of promoting and safeguarding living cultural practices around the world. UNESCO says the list is intended to raise aware

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