New Delhi: Delhi’s historic Red Fort will be closed to the general public for 10 days in December. From December 5th to 14th, the monument will be completely restricted from tourist movement. This decision was taken to facilitate an important international event taking place at the Red Fort. For the first time, India is hosting the 20th session of UNESCO’s conference on “Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage.” The Red Fort has been chosen as the venue.
India is hosting the 20th session of UNESCO: Nandani Bhattacharya Sahu, Joint Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), said the session on “Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage” will be held from December 8th to 13th. Delegations from more than 24 countries are participating in this prestigious global event. It is estimated that more than 1,000 international delegates will participate, including experts and officials involved in cultural heritage, conservation, and World Heritage management.
Discussion on the Protection and Conservation of Intangible Cultural Heritage: The event will primarily focus on concrete measures for the protection and conservation of intangible cultural heritage around the world and promoting international cooperation. This conference is considered a major opportunity for India to strengthen its role in the field of cultural leadership and heritage conservation.
Strengthened security arrangements for a major international event: Due to the large-scale international event being held at the Red Fort complex, the ASI and the local administration have decided to temporarily close the monument to tourists for security, preparation, and arrangements. Necessary arrangements, stages, meeting spaces, and security protocols will be prepared within the fort before the event. To avoid crowding and security risks, public movement has been restricted during this period.
Red Fort will be closed to the public from December 5th to 14th: Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visit the Red Fort daily. Therefore, this temporary closure may impact tourism activities. However, ASI officials say that this restriction will only last for a specified period, and the monument will be reopened to the public after December 14th. Hosting this important UNESCO session will once again highlight India’s cultural and historical importance on the global stage. For this reason, the Red Fort will remain closed to the public from December 5th to 14th.
