Published: 1 November 2025UNESCOGovernance
Lucknow Designated UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy for Awadhi Culinary Heritage
UNESCO announced the designation of 58 new Creative Cities on October 31, 2025 (World Cities Day), with Lucknow named as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Lucknow joins Hyderabad as India's second City of Gastronomy in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
The recognition celebrates Lucknow's centuries-old culinary legacy rooted in Awadhi cuisine and the region's Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb — a unique cultural blend of Hindu and Muslim traditions. With this designation, Lucknow joins a global network of 408 cities across over 100 countries. PM Modi expressed happiness at the recognition, highlighting India's rich culinary diversity.
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Q: Examine the significance of Lucknow's designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy for India's cultural diplomacy and heritage tourism.
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On 31 October 2025, UNESCO named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy among 58 new designees, making it India's second after Hyderabad. The recognition honours Awadhi cuisine rooted in Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb. Lucknow joins UCCN's global network of 408 cities across over 100 countries, boosting heritage tourism and cultural diplomacy.
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Lucknow was designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in October 2025. It is India's second city with this designation after:
Explanation · Correct answer BLucknow joins Hyderabad as India's second City of Gastronomy in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The recognition celebrates Lucknow's Awadhi cuisine and Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.
