{"id":43532,"date":"2025-12-17T19:27:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=43532"},"modified":"2025-12-17T19:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:57:41","slug":"unesco-endangered-arts-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO Endangered Arts 2025: Urgent Safeguarding Traditional Crafts and Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#UNESCO_endangered_arts_2025_UNESCO_adds_endangered_traditional_arts_and_crafts_to_its_urgent_safeguarding_list_highlighting_global_cultural_preservation_and_safeguarding_intangible_heritage_at_risk\" >UNESCO endangered arts 2025: UNESCO adds endangered traditional arts and crafts to its urgent safeguarding list, highlighting global cultural preservation and safeguarding intangible heritage at risk.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#UNESCO_Adds_Endangered_Traditional_Arts_and_Crafts_to_Urgent_Safeguarding_List\" >UNESCO Adds Endangered Traditional Arts and Crafts to Urgent Safeguarding List<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Significance_for_Cultural_Heritage\" >Significance for Cultural Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Relevance_to_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance to Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Link_to_Broader_Policy_Goals\" >Link to Broader Policy Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#UNESCOs_Role_in_Cultural_Safeguarding\" >UNESCO\u2019s Role in Cultural Safeguarding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Past_Examples_of_Safeguarding_Efforts\" >Past Examples of Safeguarding Efforts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_UNESCOs_Urgent_Safeguarding_List_Addition\" >Key Takeaways from UNESCO\u2019s Urgent Safeguarding List Addition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/unesco-endangered-arts-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_endangered_arts_2025_UNESCO_adds_endangered_traditional_arts_and_crafts_to_its_urgent_safeguarding_list_highlighting_global_cultural_preservation_and_safeguarding_intangible_heritage_at_risk\"><\/span>UNESCO endangered arts 2025: UNESCO adds endangered traditional arts and crafts to its urgent safeguarding list, highlighting global cultural preservation and safeguarding intangible heritage at risk.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_Adds_Endangered_Traditional_Arts_and_Crafts_to_Urgent_Safeguarding_List\"><\/span>UNESCO Adds Endangered Traditional Arts and Crafts to Urgent Safeguarding List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has recently inscribed several endangered traditional arts and crafts on its <strong>List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding<\/strong>. This major cultural preservation initiative was announced during the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in <strong>New Delhi, India<\/strong>. It underscores the global recognition of cultural diversity and the need to preserve traditions that are at serious risk of disappearing due to modern pressures and declining generational transmission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Is the Urgent Safeguarding List?<\/strong><br>UNESCO\u2019s <strong>Urgent Safeguarding List<\/strong> identifies elements of intangible cultural heritage that require immediate protection due to threats like reduced number of practitioners, loss of skills among youth, globalization influences, and economic pressures. Elements inscribed on this list benefit from increased international cooperation, documentation support, and financial assistance to aid their revival and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notable Inscriptions in 2025<\/strong><br>This year, UNESCO included several significant elements in the urgent safeguarding list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boreendo (Pakistan)<\/strong> \u2014 A rare ancient clay vessel\u2011flute, traditionally used in folk melodies and rituals; its practice survives today only through a few remaining master artisans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mwazindika Spiritual Dance (Kenya)<\/strong> \u2014 A traditional performance deeply rooted in community rituals, highlighting spiritual identity and social heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dong Ho Folk Woodblock Printing (Vietnam)<\/strong> \u2014 A handmade craft known for its vibrant woodblock prints used during festivals and ceremonies. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These cultural forms are valued not only for their artistic merits but also as living expressions of the identities and histories of the communities that practice them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>International Collaboration for Cultural Preservation<\/strong><br>The inclusion of these elements reflects UNESCO\u2019s broader strategy to protect <strong>intangible cultural heritage<\/strong> \u2014 traditions, performing arts, crafts, crafts skills, and knowledge passed from generation to generation. The safeguarding process involves documentation, community participation, training of new practitioners, and often economic support to ensure that traditional crafts continue to thrive in the modern era. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"UNESCO-endangered-arts-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"UNESCO endangered arts 2025\" title=\"UNESCO endangered arts 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UNESCO endangered arts 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Cultural_Heritage\"><\/span>Significance for Cultural Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This news is globally significant because it highlights how <strong>cultural diversity and traditional practices are under threat<\/strong> in the modern world. UNESCO\u2019s decision to add endangered arts and crafts to the urgent safeguarding list spotlights these traditions and mobilises <strong>international attention and support<\/strong>. Safeguarding ensures that unique cultural expressions are not lost with modernization, helping maintain the fabric of human cultural identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance to Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for exams like <strong>UPSC (Civil Services), SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, and Teaching positions<\/strong>, this news directly links to the <strong>Art &amp; Culture<\/strong> and <strong>International Relations<\/strong> syllabus. Questions on UNESCO\u2019s lists, their types, criteria for inscription, and recent global heritage actions frequently appear in prelims and mains. Understanding such developments enhances awareness of <strong>global cultural governance and diplomatic collaboration<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_to_Broader_Policy_Goals\"><\/span>Link to Broader Policy Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage aligns with broader global goals like <strong>Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.4<\/strong>, which promotes strengthening efforts to protect and safeguard the world\u2019s cultural and natural heritage. UNESCO\u2019s action supports sustainable cultural tourism, community development, and education \u2014 key areas of interest in general studies papers for competitive exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCOs_Role_in_Cultural_Safeguarding\"><\/span>UNESCO\u2019s Role in Cultural Safeguarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNESCO first initiated efforts to protect intangible cultural heritage with the <strong>2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/strong>. It created <strong>three distinct lists<\/strong> to record human heritage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Representative List<\/strong> \u2013 Practices that demonstrate cultural diversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urgent Safeguarding List<\/strong> \u2013 Traditions at risk of disappearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register of Best Safeguarding Practices<\/strong> \u2013 Successful preservation programs. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Urgent Safeguarding List<\/strong> was specifically designed to draw attention to traditions and crafts that face imminent threats due to globalization, declining practitioners, loss of economic viability, or cultural assimilation. Inclusion on this list encourages states and communities to undertake <strong>action plans<\/strong> aimed at reviving and sustaining these practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_Examples_of_Safeguarding_Efforts\"><\/span>Past Examples of Safeguarding Efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, UNESCO has listed many cultural elements from countries worldwide, such as unique linguistic practices, folk arts, indigenous music forms, and traditional craftsmanship. These efforts have helped revive endangered practices by facilitating training programs, documentation projects, scholarships, and international visibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_UNESCOs_Urgent_Safeguarding_List_Addition\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from UNESCO\u2019s Urgent Safeguarding List Addition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S.No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>UNESCO added several endangered traditional arts and crafts to its <strong>List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding<\/strong>. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The Urgent Safeguarding List targets cultural practices at <strong>high risk of disappearing<\/strong> without intervention. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td><strong>Boreendo<\/strong> from Pakistan, <strong>Mwazindika Dance<\/strong> from Kenya, and <strong>Dong Ho Woodblock Printing<\/strong> from Vietnam were among the elements inscribed in 2025. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>UNESCO\u2019s action encourages <strong>international cooperation, training, and documentation<\/strong> to protect these arts. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>This development is important for students preparing for competitive exams for <strong>Art &amp; Culture and International Relations<\/strong> topics.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">UNESCO endangered arts 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List?<\/strong><br>The UNESCO Urgent Safeguarding List is a register of <strong>intangible cultural heritage elements that are at risk of disappearing<\/strong>. It aims to mobilize international support, documentation, training, and resources to preserve these endangered traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which traditional arts and crafts were added to the list in 2025?<\/strong><br>In 2025, UNESCO added <strong>Boreendo<\/strong> (Pakistan), <strong>Mwazindika Spiritual Dance<\/strong> (Kenya), and <strong>Dong Ho Folk Woodblock Printing<\/strong> (Vietnam) to the urgent safeguarding list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Why are these arts and crafts considered endangered?<\/strong><br>They are endangered due to <strong>declining number of practitioners, lack of interest among youth, globalization, and economic pressures<\/strong> that threaten their continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. How does UNESCO help safeguard these traditions?<\/strong><br>UNESCO provides <strong>financial assistance, international cooperation, training programs, documentation, and community engagement<\/strong> to ensure the survival of endangered arts and crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. How is this news relevant for government exam aspirants?<\/strong><br>It is relevant for <strong>Art &amp; Culture, International Relations, and Current Affairs sections<\/strong> of exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence, where questions on UNESCO and intangible heritage often appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. What is the significance of UNESCO\u2019s Urgent Safeguarding List for global culture?<\/strong><br>The list helps <strong>preserve cultural diversity, protect community identities, and ensure traditional knowledge and practices are passed to future generations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What is the difference between UNESCO\u2019s Representative List and Urgent Safeguarding List?<\/strong><br>The <strong>Representative List<\/strong> showcases elements reflecting cultural diversity, whereas the <strong>Urgent Safeguarding List<\/strong> focuses on elements <strong>at risk of disappearing<\/strong> and needing immediate protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Which international goal aligns with safeguarding intangible heritage?<\/strong><br>It aligns with <strong>Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.4<\/strong>, which focuses on <strong>protecting and safeguarding the world\u2019s cultural and natural heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. How does UNESCO engage local communities in safeguarding heritage?<\/strong><br>Local communities are involved in <strong>practicing, teaching, documenting, and reviving the cultural element<\/strong>, ensuring authenticity and continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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