Q. Which one of the following is not recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO from India?
Q. Which one of the following is not recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by the UNESCO from India?
The correct option is A Dholavira
Explanation:
Dholavira: The Harappan City in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat has become the 40th Indian site to get UNESCO's World Heritage status. The city was added to the heritage site list on July 27th, 2021.
Intangible cultural heritage
Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge, and practices concerning nature and the universe, or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts. While fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization. An understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps with intercultural dialogue and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life.
Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region, Buddhist lamas (priests) chant sacred texts representing the spirit, philosophy, and teachings of the Buddha.
Manipuri Sankirtana: It encompasses an array of arts performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of the Vaishnava people of the Manipur plains. It centers on the temple, where performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna through song and dance. In a typical performance, two drummers and about ten singer-dancers perform in a hall or domestic courtyard encircled by seated devotees.
The tradition of Vedic Chanting: Expressed in the Vedic language, which is derived from classical Sanskrit, the verses of the Vedas were traditionally chanted during sacred rituals and recited daily in Vedic communities. The value of this tradition lies not only in the rich content of its oral literature but also in the ingenious techniques employed by the Brahmin priests in preserving the texts intact over thousands of years.
(Source: en.unesco.org)
Explanation:
Dholavira: The Harappan City in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat has become the 40th Indian site to get UNESCO's World Heritage status. The city was added to the heritage site list on July 27th, 2021.
Intangible cultural heritage
Cultural heritage does not end at monuments and collections of objects. It also includes traditions or living expressions inherited from our ancestors and passed on to our descendants, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge, and practices concerning nature and the universe, or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts. While fragile, intangible cultural heritage is an important factor in maintaining cultural diversity in the face of growing globalization. An understanding of the intangible cultural heritage of different communities helps with intercultural dialogue and encourages mutual respect for other ways of life.
Buddhist chanting of Ladakh: In the monasteries and villages of the Ladakh region, Buddhist lamas (priests) chant sacred texts representing the spirit, philosophy, and teachings of the Buddha.
Manipuri Sankirtana: It encompasses an array of arts performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of the Vaishnava people of the Manipur plains. It centers on the temple, where performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna through song and dance. In a typical performance, two drummers and about ten singer-dancers perform in a hall or domestic courtyard encircled by seated devotees.
The tradition of Vedic Chanting: Expressed in the Vedic language, which is derived from classical Sanskrit, the verses of the Vedas were traditionally chanted during sacred rituals and recited daily in Vedic communities. The value of this tradition lies not only in the rich content of its oral literature but also in the ingenious techniques employed by the Brahmin priests in preserving the texts intact over thousands of years.
(Source: en.unesco.org)
