External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said traditions, languages, music, craftsmanship and other forms of intangible heritage represent the most “democratic expression of culture” and are “owned by all and guarded by many” at the opening of a major UNESCO gathering at the Red Fort on Sunday.

Speaking to delegates from multiple countries, Jaishankar stressed the need to protect cultural inheritance, strengthen it, and ensure it is passed on to future generations in the “shared quest” for peace and prosperity.

The event marked the start of the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). India is hosting the UNESCO committee for the first time, with events scheduled from December 8 to 13 at the Red Fort.

Union Minister Gajen

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