in Kolkata has been added to UNESCO’S List of Intangible Cultural heritage for 2021.
Highlights:
This brings international recognition to the city’s 331-year-old Hindu festival and the state of West Bengal.
Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) applauded the UNESCO announcement since chief minister Mamata Banerjee is largely regarded as the festival’s most ardent supporter.
The number of items on the list of India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage has climbed to 14 with the addition of Durga Puja.