Second BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting Concludes in Varanasi
BRICS Culture Working Group concludes second meeting in Varanasi
Hindustan Times
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The Second BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting in Varanasi concluded with a focus on enhancing cultural cooperation among member states. Key discussions included cultural heritage protection, collaborative approaches for safeguarding shared heritage, and the role of culture in sustainable development.
- 01The meeting emphasized cultural cooperation among BRICS nations, reaffirming shared commitments.
- 02Panel discussions included strategies for protecting cultural heritage and returning cultural property.
- 03Joint nominations under UNESCO were explored to promote shared cultural heritage among BRICS countries.
- 04The role of culture as a driver for sustainable development was highlighted, linking it to social and economic resilience.
- 05Delegates experienced India's cultural heritage through events like the Ganga Aarti and visits to significant sites.
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The Second BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting concluded in Varanasi, India, with a renewed commitment to cultural cooperation among member states. Dr. Arvind Kumar, joint secretary of the Ministry of Culture, opened the second day of discussions, which built on the previous day's deliberations. Key topics included the protection and restitution of cultural property, with a panel moderated by Prof. Ramesh C Gaur focusing on institutional strategies for safeguarding cultural heritage. Participants emphasized the shared responsibility of member states in these efforts. Another panel explored collaborative approaches to UNESCO nominations, aiming to enhance recognition and transmission of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The final discussion, led by Smt. Amrita Sarbhai, addressed the importance of culture in sustainable development, linking it to social inclusion and community well-being. The meeting also featured a cultural program showcasing the heritage of Varanasi, including the Ganga Aarti and a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, providing delegates with a rich experience of India's cultural traditions.
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The meeting fosters cultural tourism and international cooperation, enhancing Varanasi's profile as a cultural hub.
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