Globalization delivers both opportunities for global dissemination and originality challenges to distant and adjacent forms of Indian classical music and dance. Digital media together with international festivals along with collaborations allow these traditional art forms to spread widely while receRead more
Globalization delivers both opportunities for global dissemination and originality challenges to distant and adjacent forms of Indian classical music and dance. Digital media together with international festivals along with collaborations allow these traditional art forms to spread widely while receiving growing global recognition. Traditional Indian classical art forms have expanded their international concert venues through performers who combine traditional methods with modern trends for global audiences. Cultural dilution has emerged as a consequence of the creation of new artistic forms through genre blending across cultural traditions.
Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition by UNESCO provides legal protection that safeguards authentic Indian classical traditions alongside their promotion. The Copyright Act of 1957 together with the Geographical Indications (GI) Act shields original works by providing proper authorization. The Sangeet Natak Akademi alongside different government initiatives push for documentation and training yet some essential creative talent disappears during this development since India continues to need the imaginative power that globalisation frequently replaces with modern globalized cultural influences.
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Indian festivals and cultural practices significantly enhance cultural diplomacy and international relations. Celebrations like Diwali, Holi, and Navratri not only highlight India's rich heritage but also serve as platforms for cultural exchange, fostering understanding and goodwill among the IndianRead more
Indian festivals and cultural practices significantly enhance cultural diplomacy and international relations. Celebrations like Diwali, Holi, and Navratri not only highlight India’s rich heritage but also serve as platforms for cultural exchange, fostering understanding and goodwill among the Indian diaspora worldwide and beyond.
Cultural diplomacy initiatives such as International Yoga Day, endorsed by the United Nations, demonstrate how India effectively utilizes cultural practices to strengthen international ties, promote cultural exchange, and boost tourism, further reinforcing diplomatic relations.
Legal frameworks, such as UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, protect intangible cultural assets, ensuring their transmission through generations. India is a signatory, actively participating in safeguarding its cultural practices.
The 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions also provides a framework for promoting cultural diversity and international cooperation. Domestically, India’s Ministry of Culture and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) play key roles in promoting Indian culture abroad, organizing cultural festivals, and facilitating international exchanges.
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