Two Indian cities, Kozhikode and Gwalior, have joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network

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UNESCO has welcomed 55 new cities to its Creative cities Network (UCCN), which promotes creativity as a strategic aspect in urban development. Notably, two Indian cities, Kozhikode and Gwalior, established their mark by becoming members of this prestigious network.

Kozhikode: The City Of Literature

Historical Milestone

Kozhikode, in Kerala, is the first Indian city to be declared as a UNESCO 'City of Literature,' a historic achievement.

Cultural Hub For Literature

The city has a long history of hosting literary events, such as the Kerala Literature Festival, one of Asia's largest literary gatherings, which highlights Kozhikode as an important center for intellectual interchange and literary discourse.

Library Abundance

Kozhikode's literary passion is visible in its 500-plus libraries, highlighting the city's commitment to knowledge dissemination and cultivating a reading culture.

Home To Literary Luminaries

The city has also fostered prominent writers such as S. K. Pottekkatt, Thikkodiyan, and P. Valsala Sanjayan, as well as a thriving community of poets, researchers, and publishers who contribute to the richness of Malayalam literature and culture.

Gwalior: The City Of Music

Honoring Musical Heritage

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, has been declared by UNESCO as the 'City of Music,' following in the footsteps of Varanasi, which obtained similar designation in 2015.

Birthplace Of Tansen

Tansen, one of India's greatest musicians and composers, was born in Gwalior and was one of Emperor Akbar's 'Navratnas' (nine jewels), making significant contributions to Indian classical music.

Gwalior Gharana 

The city is the birthplace of the Gwalior Gharana, the oldest and most famous school of Hindustani classical music, which has shaped the region's musical history.

Music Appreciation

The annual Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, one of India's major music festivals, draws music aficionados and musicians from throughout the country and overseas, highlighting the city's deep-rooted musical traditions.

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