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Unesco describes art form as ‘means of free expression’ with cultural value ‘recognised at national and international levels’

Gujarat's popular Garba dance, mostly performed in community circles, has achieved a significant milestone. The dance form has made it to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The news was announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday.

Hamas' attack in Israel and the war that followed and the stalemate in Ukraine were our biggest international stories in 2023, but we also found some wonder around the world.

Federal and state governments have just released a national framework for generative AI in schools. This paves the way for generative AI – algorithms that can create new content – to be used routinely in classrooms around the country.

The nonprofit group Heritage for Peace's preliminary findings show 104 historic religious buildings, museums and archaeological sites have been destroyed or damaged.

Destruction of Ukrainian heritage is happening on a scale not seen there since World War II, a report published by the journal, Antiquity, has claimed.

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Kozhikode Malabar Lit. Fest celebrates lit., music & culture. Panakkad Thangal said it promoted cultural exchange. UNESCO designated it a 'City of Lit.' Subhash Chandran delivered keynote. 70 sessions to highlight region's culture, lit., hist., lang., travels. Sea theme w/ 300 guests incl. Kanimozhi, M.H. Ilyas, Unni R. & Christophe…

A Neolithic history, Unesco-listed sites and tantalising street eats – dipping into Turkey means much more than a swim in the Mediterranean