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  Culture Connects 2023: Where the World Danced as One A Global Folk Dance Festival in Noida Proves that Culture Transcends Borders From the echo of tribal drums to the swirl of embroidered skirts, Noida was transformed into a vibrant mosaic of movement and meaning during Culture Connects 2023 —the International Folk Dance Festival that celebrated its most spirited edition yet. Held from October 18th to 21st , this four-day spectacle wasn’t just an event; it was a living, breathing tribute to the universal language of dance. Organized by the Charu Castle Foundation , and elevated by a partnership with UNESCO New Delhi , along with the Ministry of Culture (Government of India) , U.P. Tourism , and CIOFF® India , the festival marked a momentous celebration—the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) . But beyond commemorations, Culture Connects was a rare platform where tradition met togetherness on a global stage. ...

  Culture Connects 2023: A Confluence of Traditions and Global Harmony International Folk Dance Festival Illuminates the Living Spirit of Cultural Heritage In an era marked by rapid globalization and cultural homogenization, Culture Connects 2023 stood as a luminous celebration of identity, diversity, and dialogue. Held in Noida, Uttar Pradesh from October 18–21 , this edition of the International Folk Dance Festival , organized by the Charu Castle Foundation , offered more than artistic spectacle—it became a dynamic site for the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage. Organized in partnership with UNESCO New Delhi and supported by the Ministry of Culture (Government of India) , U.P. Tourism , and CIOFF® India , the festival commemorated the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) . The four-day gathering brought together over a dozen performing groups from nine nations and multiple Indian st...