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Officials from the Consulate of India in Mandalay lit diya lamps with pagoda trustee members in the Mahamuni Pagoda compound, in celebration of the Deepavali festival.
The Indian traditional festival of Deepavali has been inscribed on the UNESCO list as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, according to the Embassy of India in Myanmar.
The announcement was made at the 20th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee, which was held at the Red Fort in New Delhi from 8 to 13 December.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the recognition of it, stating that Deepavali is deeply connected to the culture and spirit of India and represents the soul of their great civilization.
The embassy’s statement also mentioned that a country can only nominate one element every two years. India submitted the nomination for the ‘Deepavali’ festival for 2024-2025 and it has become the 16th tradition from India to be included in the list.
For India, the Deepavali festival is not just an annual celebration but a living tradition woven into the emotions and culture of millions of people.
Deepavali is usually celebrated over five days and is also known as Diwali. It typically takes place on Kartik Amaavasya, a day that usually falls in October or November. Homes, streets, and temples are commonly illuminated with countless oil lamps.
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