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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Joumou soup, which was placed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, is associated with which country? Notes: Joumou soup of the Caribbean country Haiti has been recently placed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Intergovernmental Committee of the 2003 Convention decided to inscribe ‘Joumou soup’, nominated by Haiti, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Joumou or giraumon soup is a traditional Haitian pumpkin soup made with vegetables, plantains, meat, pasta and spices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Durga Puja is considered to be one of the biggest festivals around the world. This year makes it more special as the UNESCO has inscribed Durga Puja in the UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and it is the first Indian festival to do so.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. 3 Buddhist Chanting, Kalbelia, Chhau Dance, Koodiyattam, Kumbh Mela, Mudiyett, Nawruz are some of the Intangible Cultural Heritage sites of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -In this article, you can read all about UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritages in India. The World Heritage Program promotes the conservation of natural and cultural sites of universal value. India has 38 world heritage sites, including 30 cultural properties, 7 natural properties, and 1 mixed site.