Lucknow has recently been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the Gastronomy category.
What is UCCN?
- Initiated by UNESCO in 2004 to encourage cities that place creativity and cultural industries at the heart of their development plans.
- Promotes international collaboration among cities using arts, culture, and innovation to achieve sustainable urban growth.
Key Objectives
- Promote creativity as a tool for inclusive and sustainable development.
- Strengthen cultural diversity, social inclusion, and resilience against modern urban challenges like climate change and inequality.
- Support creative economies and generate opportunities for artists, artisans, and creative professionals.
- Encourage partnerships among government, private sector, and civil society for cultural advancement.
Core Focus Areas (7 Creative Fields)
- Crafts & Folk Arts
- Media Arts
- Film
- Design
- Gastronomy
- Literature
- Music
Significance
- Encourages cities to develop into centres of innovation and culture-driven growth.
- Boosts global visibility, tourism, and creative industry investment.
- Helps cities contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using cultural resources.
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