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Gujarat's Garba gets UNESCO recognition
With the addition of Garba, the ICH list now includes 15 cultural elements from India
Women performing Garba at a special event in Ahmedabad / X@CMOGuj
Garba, a traditional dance form of Gujarat, was added to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. The inscription took place during the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
To commemorate the momentous occasion, an Indian Council for Cultural Relations troupe of eight dancers performed the Garba dance at the meeting venue. According to the Ministry of Culture, the Indian art form was lauded by the evaluation body as an “element that champions unity in diversity and cultivates social equality among varied communities.”
Hailing the move and describing Garba as a celebration of life, unity, and deep-rooted traditions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “Garba is a celebration of life, unity and our deep-rooted traditions. Its inscription on the Intangible Heritage List showcases to the world the beauty of Indian culture. This honour inspires us to preserve and promote our heritage for future generations. Congrats for this global acknowledgment.”
During the Hindu festival of Navaratri, which is devoted to the worship of feminine energy, or 'Shakti,' the traditional dance known as Garba is performed as a ceremonial and devotional performance.
Garba extends far beyond the domains of music and dance; experts in the field offer courses and workshops in areas like landscape architecture, sound and light design, costume and ornament design, and more, all of which enrich Garba performances.
Beyond its cultural importance, Garba promotes social equality by removing gender, religious, and socioeconomic barriers. The inclusive nature of the art form helps to foster stronger social bonds, bringing together diverse and marginalized communities through a common cultural heritage.
Celebrating a cultural triumph! Garba from Gujarat is now part of @UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage.
This dance form not only unifies but also fosters social equality, weaving stronger community bonds.
A moment of immense pride for #BemisaalBharat!
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