Lucknow Named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Why in the news
Lucknow earned the Creative City of Gastronomy label during UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference, held in Uzbekistan.
About the network
- UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN): started 2004, to link cities investing in culture and creativity.
- Fields (7): Gastronomy, Literature, Music, Film, Design, Crafts and Folk Arts, Media Arts.
- Backs SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); members run joint projects and report progress.
Indian members
| Field | City (year) |
|---|---|
| Crafts and Folk Arts | Jaipur 2015, Srinagar 2021 |
| Music | Varanasi 2015, Chennai 2017, Gwalior 2023 |
| Film | Mumbai 2019 |
| Gastronomy | Hyderabad 2019, Lucknow 2025 |
| Literature | Kozhikode 2023 |
Exam angle
- Match Indian cities with UCCN fields and years.