{"id":8651,"date":"2021-11-08T17:40:07","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T17:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamslivenews.com\/?p=8651"},"modified":"2021-11-08T17:40:07","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T17:40:07","slug":"srinagar-is-now-newest-member-of-unescos-network-of-creative-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamslive.com\/news\/2021\/11\/srinagar-is-now-newest-member-of-unescos-network-of-creative-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Srinagar is now newest member of UNESCO\u2019s network of creative cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was among 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN) on Monday.<\/h2>\n<p>Srinagar is now the newest member of UNESCO\u2019s network of creative cities where according to a report posted on the UNESCO site, the network now numbers 295 cities reaching 90 countries that invest in culture and creativity \u2013 crafts and folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts, and music \u2013 to advance sustainable urban development.<\/p>\n<p>The 49 cities were added to the network of 246 cities following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, in recognition of &#8220;their commitment to placing culture and creativity at the heart of their development and to sharing knowledge and good practices&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>According to a release posted on the UNESCO site, the network now numbers 295 cities reaching 90 countries that invest in culture and creativity \u2013 crafts and folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts, and music \u2013 to advance sustainable urban development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA new urban model needs to be developed in every city, with its architects, town planners, landscapers, and citizens,\u201d said UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are urging everyone to work with States to reinforce the international cooperation between cities which UNESCO wishes to promote,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>While Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU) had recommended Srinagar and Gwalior for inclusion in the coveted list, only Jammu and Kashmir&#8217;s summer capital made it.<\/p>\n<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: &#8220;Delighted that beautiful Srinagar joins the<br \/>\n@UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for its craft and folk art. It is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar. Congratulations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Delighted that beautiful Srinagar joins the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNESCO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UNESCO<\/a> Creative Cities Network (UCCN) with a special mention for its craft and folk art. It is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of Srinagar. Congratulations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/narendramodi\/status\/1457743252803801104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 8, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Also, the Mayor of Srinagar Junaid Azim Mattu took to Twitter to announce Srinagar&#8217;s inclusion in the list. &#8220;GREAT NEWS FOR SRINAGAR! #Srinagar has been inscribed as @UNESCO &#8216;Creative City of Art and Craft&#8217;.The only city from India to make it to the list!&#8221; Mattu claimed.<\/p>\n<p>Of note, Mumbai and Hyderabad are already in the network, having made it to the list in October 2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-background-color\">\n\t\t\t  <div \n\t\t\t  \tclass = \"fb-comments\" \n\t\t\t  \tdata-href = \"https:\/\/www.hamslive.com\/news\/2021\/11\/srinagar-is-now-newest-member-of-unescos-network-of-creative-cities\/\"\n\t\t\t  \tdata-numposts = \"10\"\n\t\t\t  \tdata-lazy = \"true\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-colorscheme = \"light\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-order-by = \"social\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-mobile=true>\n\t\t\t  <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t  <style>\n\t\t    .fb-background-color {\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #ffffff !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t.fb_iframe_widget_fluid_desktop iframe {\n\t\t\t    width: 100% !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t  <\/style>\n\t\t  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was among 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO creative cities network (UCCN) on Monday. 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