Maharashtra seeks UNESCO Heritage Tag for Dahi Handi Festival
Recently, the Maharashtra government is seeking UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition for the Dahi Handi festival.
- It also plans to send ‘Govindas’, who form human pyramids during the festival, to Spain to showcase this traditional practice.
About The Intangible Cultural Heritage
- It includes the practices, knowledge, expressions, objects, and spaces that communities see as part of their cultural identity.
- Passed down over generations, this heritage evolves, strengthening cultural identity and appreciation of diversity.
- Historical Background: For the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, UNESCO adopted the 2003 Convention during its 32nd General Conference in Paris.
- India ratified the convention in 2005.
- India’s UNESCO Heritage Entries: ....
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