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India opens UNESCO heritage exhibition in Azerbaijan
The permanent display highlights 17 panels showcasing India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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IANS - Sun, 19, Jul 2026
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Ambassador Abhay Kumar inaugurates the Permanent Exhibition on India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Baku. / IANS
The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan inaugurated a Permanent Exhibition on UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India at its premises in Baku on July 19, showcasing the country's cultural and natural heritage while promoting people-to-people ties between India and Azerbaijan.
The event brought together ambassadors and diplomats from several countries, members of the Azerbaijani Parliament, business representatives, tour operators, media professionals, social media influencers and members of the Indian diaspora.
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The exhibition was jointly inaugurated by India's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, and Anna Soave, Head of Country Programme at UN-Habitat Azerbaijan. The permanent display features 17 exhibition panels highlighting some of India's UNESCO-recognized cultural and natural landmarks.
Addressing the gathering, Kumar said India is one of the world's oldest continuous civilizations, with a cultural legacy spanning thousands of years. He noted that India is home to 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, comprising 36 cultural sites, seven natural sites and one mixed site.
He highlighted landmarks including the ancient Nalanda University, the Taj Mahal, the Buddhist monuments at Sanchi, and the temple complexes of Hampi and Khajuraho as examples of India's civilizational heritage, artistic achievements and architectural traditions.
Kumar said he hoped the exhibition would encourage visitors to learn more about India's cultural and natural heritage while strengthening cultural engagement between India and Azerbaijan.
Speaking at the inauguration, Soave commended the Embassy of India for establishing the permanent exhibition and described it as an initiative that promotes cultural awareness, dialogue and appreciation of shared global heritage.
She also praised India's efforts to preserve its historical and natural treasures, saying its UNESCO World Heritage Sites reflect the country's rich cultural diversity and longstanding civilizational legacy.
Following the inauguration, guests attended a Heritage-cum-Fashion Walk featuring Azerbaijani participants dressed in traditional Indian attire representing different states and regions of India.
The event also included an Indian Street Food Festival, where visitors sampled a variety of Indian snacks and beverages. Cultural performances by Azerbaijani artists inspired by Indian artistic traditions were also presented during the celebration.
According to the embassy, the Permanent Exhibition will remain open to the public, offering visitors an opportunity to learn about India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its cultural and historical legacy.
Ahead of the inauguration, the Embassy of India had invited the public to attend both the exhibition opening and the accompanying street food festival.
In a video invitation shared before the event, Ambassador Kumar said the exhibition would showcase India's "great monuments and World Heritage Sites," while visitors would also be able to sample Indian street food, including chai, samosas and a variety of chaat dishes from different parts of the country.
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