Lahore Named SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27

# Lahore Named SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27 ### Why in News? **Lahore** was designated the **SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27** at the organisation’s summit in Bishkek. ### Key Details - The title rotates among SCO member states to promote **tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people contact**. - **Previous SCO Tourism and Cultural Capitals:** Varanasi (2022–23), Almaty (2023–24), Qingdao (2024–25) and Cholpon-Ata (2025–26). - **Varanasi** was the inaugural city to receive the title. - The designation was announced during the SCO’s **25th anniversary year**. ### Exam Connect - **SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital 2026–27** → Lahore - **SCO** → headquarters Beijing → India joined as full member in 2017