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New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday joined the nationwide celebrations as Lucknow was named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy – a global recognition for Indian culture and traditions.
Calling upon food lovers from across the world to visit Lucknow, the Prime Minister, in a message on X, said that Lucknow is synonymous with a vibrant culture, at the heart of which lies its rich culinary tradition.
He said that the UNESCO recognition highlights this unique aspect of the city and called upon people, tourists and travelers to experience the uniqueness of Lucknow at least once.
Responding to a post by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who shared details of the UNESCO honor for the Uttar Pradesh capital, PM Modi wrote on Twitter: “Lucknow is synonymous with a vibrant culture, with a great culinary culture at its core. I am glad that UNESCO has recognized this aspect of Lucknow, and I call on people from all over the world to visit Lucknow and discover its uniqueness.”
Earlier, Shekhawat took to Instagram to share the latest global honor for Lucknow.
“Lucknow has been designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in recognition of its distinctive culinary heritage and invaluable contribution to the rich gastronomic traditions of India,” the minister wrote on the occasion.
He said, “This honor enhances Lucknow’s global stature, establishes it as a leading destination for food and culture, and opens new avenues for tourism promotion, culture-led economic development, heritage conservation and international cooperation through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.”
He also credited PM Modi for sharing his vision of promoting Indian culture and traditions. “Guided by the visionary leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi Ji, India’s timeless traditions, culture and values are gaining unprecedented recognition and respect on the global stage,” Shekhawat said on X.
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