India Plans Joint UNESCO Nominations With Mauritius
India plans to promote its cultural heritage through joint UNESCO nominations, starting with Chhath Mahaparv alongside Mauritius. Other proposals cover shared historical sites and traditions. Government initiatives also include artist registries and international exhibitions. The plan is part of a wider push to use culture as soft power.
Context
Context: UNESCO is the UN agency that runs the World Heritage list, which can bring tourism and global recognition. Chhath Mahaparv is a festival of Bihar and eastern India honouring the sun god. Soft power means influence gained through culture rather than force.
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