Which of the following is inscribed in the UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Nowruz.
Nowruz, meaning "new day," is the traditional Persian New Year celebrated across many countries including Iran, Afghanistan, India (by Parsis), Central Asia, and parts of the Caucasus. Recognized by UNESCO in 2009 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Nowruz marks the arrival of spring and promotes values of peace, renewal, and cultural diversity. Festivities include preparing the symbolic Haft-Seen table, family gatherings, traditional music, dance, and sharing of food. Rooted in Zoroastrian traditions, Nowruz has been passed down for over 3,000 years, serving as a powerful expression of identity, harmony, and cross-cultural unity across nations.