via Unesco, 31 October 2023 and various sources: On World Cities Day, UNESCO announced the addition of 55 new cities to its Creative Cities Network, aimed at fostering innovation and creativity as key drivers for a more sustainable and inclusive urban development. This expansion marks a significant increase in the network’s commitment to cultural diversity and creative industries across the globe. This year’s additions include Battambang, Chiang Rai, Da Lat, Hoi An, Iloilo city, Ipoh, Suphanburi and Surakarta.
On World Cities Day, 55 cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), following their designation by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. New cities were acknowledged for their strong commitment to harnessing culture and creativity as part of their development strategies, and displaying innovative practices in human-centred urban planning. With the latest additions, the Network now counts 350 cities in more than one hundred countries, representing seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music.
Source: 55 new cities join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network on World Cities Day
See also:
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- Chiang Rai, Suphanburi get UNESCO recognition as ‘creative cities’ | The Nation, 03 Nov 2023
- UNESCO announces ‘Chiang Rai-Suphanburi’ as new creative cities of the world | Pattaya Mail, 03 Nov 2023
- Iloilo City named UNESCO creative city of gastronomy | Philippine Star, 03 Nov 2023
- Iloilo City cited for being named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy | Manila Bulletin, 03 Nov 2023
- Surakarta’s craft and folk art make Unesco’s creative cities network | Jakarta Post/The Star, 02 Nov 2023
- 3 PH cities are now part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. What does this entail? | Rappler, 02 Nov 2023
- UNESCO lists Battambang city on Creative Cities Network | Khmer Times, 02 Nov 2023
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- Hoi An joins UNESCO Creative Cities Network | Vietnam Plus, 02 Nov 2023
- UNESCO recognizes Iloilo City as Creative City of Gastronomy | Philippine Star, 02 Nov 2023
- Iloilo City named UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy | Manila Bulletin, 02 Nov 2023
- Hoi An, Da Lat recognized by UNESCO as Creative Cities | Saigon Giai Phong, 01 Nov 2023
- UNESCO Creative Cities Network membership brings about pride, responsibility: ambassador | Vietnam Plus, 01 Nov 2023
- UNESCO formally list Battambang gastronomy | Phnom Penh Post, 01 Nov 2023
- Battambang on the list of 55 new cities to joint UNESCO Creative Cities Network on World Cities Day | Khmer Times, 01 Nov 2023
- Iloilo City is UNESCO’s creative city for gastronomy | ABS CBN News, 01 Nov 2023
- Iloilo City recognized as Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy | SunStar, 01 Nov 2023
- Iloilo is now a UNESCO creative city for gastronomy | CNN Philipines, 01 Nov 2023
- Ipoh set to hit a new groove with Unesco ‘City of Music’ status | The Star, 01 Nov 2023
- Iloilo named ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ by Unesco | Manila Times, 01 Nov 2023
- Iloilo City is UNESCO’s first Creative City of Gastronomy in PH | Philippine News Agency, 01 Nov 2023
- Hoi An, Da Lat join UNESCO Creative Cities Network | Vietnam Plus, 31 Oct 2023
- Hoi An, Da Lat join UNESCO Creative Cities Network | Vietnam Express, 31 Oct 2023
