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The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has submitted an official proposal to the Union Ministry of Culture seeking the inclusion of Sufiyana Kalam (Sufiyana Mousiqi) in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. The initiative aims to preserve and promote one of Kashmir's oldest classical musical traditions.
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Sufiyana Kalam originated in Kashmir between the 14th and 15th centuries through the interaction of Persian, Central Asian, and Indian classical musical traditions. It evolved under the influence of Sufi saints from Iran, Bukhara, and Samarkand, who blended their musical heritage with local Shaivite and Buddhist traditions, reflecting the spirit of Kashmiriyat.
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Sufiyana Kalam seeks UNESCO recognition as India's intangible cultural heritage. Discover Kashmir's classical 14th-century music tradition blending Persian and Indian influences.
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