On the occasion of World Cities Day, the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
UNESCO declared Lucknow as a ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ at the event
The global recognition celebrates the city’s centuries-old Awadhi cuisine, living food traditions, and inclusive cultural heritage.
This recognition will promote sustainable tourism, preserve traditional recipes, and support local artisans and chefs, aligning with India’s efforts to showcase its soft power through culture and cuisine.
With Lucknow’s inclusion in 2025, the total rises to nine Indian cities in the network.
Lucknow earned its place among the 70 Creative Cities of Gastronomy worldwide, joining the likes of Hyderabad, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah (Saudi Arabia), Kelowna (Canada), Quanzhou (China), and Zaragoza (Spain).