The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network. Shri Modi congratulated the people of Kozhikode and Gwalior on this remarkable achievement.

Prime Minister Modi said that India's cultural vibrancy shines brighter on the global stage with Kozhikode's rich literary legacy He also underlined Gwalior’s commitment to preserving and enriching its musical heritage and said that it is being echoed across the world.

Quoting posts on X by Union Minister for Culture, Shri G Kishan Reddy, the Prime Minister said;

“India's cultural vibrancy shines brighter on the global stage with Kozhikode's rich literary legacy and Gwalior's melodious heritage now joining the esteemed UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

Congratulations to the people of Kozhikode and Gwalior on this remarkable achievement!

As we celebrate this international recognition, our nation reaffirms its commitment to preserving and promoting our diverse cultural traditions.

These accolades also reflect the collective efforts of every individual dedicated to nurturing and sharing our unique cultural narratives.”

“യുനെസ്‌കോയുടെ 'സാഹിത്യ നഗരം' ബഹുമതി ലഭിച്ചതോടെ സാഹിത്യ കലയോടുള്ള കോഴിക്കോടിന്റെ അഭിനിവേശം ആഗോളതലത്തിൽ ഇടം നേടിയിരിക്കുന്നു. ഊർജ്ജസ്വലമായ സാഹിത്യ പാരമ്പര്യമുള്ള ഈ നഗരം പഠനത്തെയും കഥാകഥനത്തെയും പ്രതിനിധാനം ചെയ്യുന്നു. സാഹിത്യത്തോടുള്ള കോഴിക്കോടിന്റെ അഗാധമായ സ്നേഹം ലോകമെമ്പാടുമുള്ള എഴുത്തുകാരെയും വായനക്കാരെയും പ്രചോദിപ്പിക്കുന്നത് തുടരട്ടെ.”

“ग्वालियर और संगीत का बहुत खास रिश्ता है। UNESCO से इसे सबसे बड़ा सम्मान मिलना बहुत गर्व की बात है। ग्वालियर ने जिस प्रतिबद्धता के साथ संगीत की विरासत को संजोया और समृद्ध किया है, उसकी गूंज दुनियाभर में सुनाई दे रही है। मेरी कामना है कि इस शहर की संगीत परंपरा और उसे लेकर लोगों का उत्साह और बढ़े, ताकि आने वाली पीढ़ियों को इससे प्रेरणा मिलती रहे।”

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