Closing Ceremony of MONDIACULT 2025 in Barcelona
The Closing Ceremony of MONDIACULT 2025, UNESCO’s World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, wrapped up in Barcelona on October 1st, 2025, marking a powerful reaffirmation of culture as a global public good. Key Highlights - Cultural Showcase: The ceremony opened with a vibrant cultural performance, followed by the Youth Forum Conclusions, civil society interventions, and the adoption of the Outcome Document. - India’s Role: - Represented by Amita Prasad Sarbhai, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture - Attended on behalf of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, who served as Co-Chair for the Asia-Pacific Region - India advocated for the multinational inscription of 'Chhath Mahaparv' under UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage framework. - Global Collaboration: - Delegations from Netherlands and Fiji engaged in bilateral discussions with India - Focused on cultural rights, ancestral traditions, and restitution of heritage. Outcome Document The final declaration emphasized: - Cultural rights as central to public policy - Integration of culture into the UN’s post-2030 development agenda - Protection of creators from AI-driven exploitation - Recognition of cultural diversity and biodiversity as equally vital. This edition of MONDIACULT built on the momentum from its 2022 predecessor in Mexico, setting a visionary roadmap for cultural cooperation and sustainable development.
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