J&K govt. bids for Sufiyana music’s inclusion in UNESCO’s intangible heritage list
The Jammu and Kashmir government is seeking UNESCO recognition for Sufiyana music, a traditional musical form dating back to the 15th century. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has formally requested the Union Ministry of Culture to support the nomination to ensure the preservation and global visibility of this cultural heritage.
Why it matters
UNESCO recognition would provide international protection and prestige to a unique regional art form, aiding in its transmission to future generations.
Sufiyana Mousiqi, believed to be in practice since the 15 th Century in Kashmir with its muqamsor ragas, is for the first time bidding for the inclusion in list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The article reports on a government initiative using official statements and neutral descriptive language.
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