Published: 26th Oct, 2023
Context:
Recently, the list of Best Tourism Villages 2023 has been released by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) where the Dhordo village of Gujarat made to get included in it.
About the List of Best Tourism Villages 2023:
- The villages are evaluated under nine key areas, including;
- Cultural and Natural Resources
- Promotion and Conservation of Cultural Resources
- Economic Sustainability
- Social Sustainability
- Environmental Sustainability
- Tourism Development and Value Chain Integration
- Governance and Prioritization of Tourism
- Infrastructure and Connectivity
- Health, Safety, and Security
- Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO recognizes outstanding rural tourism destinations with accredited cultural and natural assets, a commitment to preserving community-based values, and a clear commitment to innovation and sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
About Dhordo Village:
- Dhordo village is famour for its cultural extravaganza that showcases the region’s traditional art, music, and crafts.
- The village is home to an annual 3-month festival called 'Rann Utsav'.
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- It also hosted the first Tourism Working Group Meeting of the G-20 held under India’s presidency.
- Major Art forms:
- Dhamadka Block Printing: There are many printers using madder roots for printing red colour, rusty iron solution for black colour and indigo for blue colour.
- Bhujodi Textile Handicrafts: The weavers of Bhujodi are believed to be Vankars or Mughal migrants who came 500 years ago from Rajasthan.
- They were initially engaged in weaving woollen blankets and veil cloths for the Rabari community.
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United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO):
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