HOSTON: (Dec 15) A special event celebrating the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO’s cultural heritage list was held at the Indian mission here.
The event, organised last week, featured a ceremonial lamp-lighting, cultural performances and a light show, with participation from members of the Indian diaspora and elected officials.
The Consulate General of India in Houston, in collaboration with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and other Indo-American diaspora organisations, hosted the celebration to mark Diwali’s inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Source: PTI News
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