Which one among the following cities was included as the ‘City of Musi

Which one among the following cities was included as the ‘City of Music’ in the year 2023 in the UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network ?

Kozhikode
Chennai
Varanasi
Gwalior
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2024
In 2023, Gwalior was designated as a ‘City of Music’ in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognizes cities based on their creative potential and contributions in seven categories: Crafts and Folk Art, Digital Arts, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Music, and Media Arts.
In 2023, two Indian cities were added to the UCCN: Gwalior (City of Music) and Kozhikode (City of Literature). Varanasi was already designated as a UNESCO City of Music in 2015. Chennai is a major music hub but was not designated in the 2023 list.