From cocido to paella. What must a dish have to be declared intangible heritage?
Spain has several Intangible Cultural Heritage assets related to its cuisine, with experts explaining the criteria for declaring a dish as such.
Twelve new elements in Greece's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced the registration of twelve new elements and the recognition of a Best Practice in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
DRC: Musicians work to preserve Congolese rumba
In Kinshasa, musicians are making efforts to preserve Congolese rumba, a genre recognized for its historical significance and recently added to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.
Unesco calls for proposals on Swedish cultural heritage
Unesco is inviting proposals for Swedish cultural heritage to add to its lists of intangible cultural heritage.
"Congolese must not lose this music": in Kinshasa, nostalgia for rumba, neglected by the younger generation
In Kinshasa, there is a growing concern that the rich tradition of Congolese rumba is being forgotten by the younger generation, despite its recognition by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.
A Year of Intangible Cultural Heritage: This Is How Dietfurt Celebrates Chinese Carnival
The Chinese Carnival in Dietfurt, Germany, attracted thousands of revelers celebrating the recognition of the event as part of Germany's intangible cultural heritage.
The law strengthens the preservation of the historical heritage of the old town of Kuldiga
A new law has been proposed in Latvia to enhance the protection and preservation of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the old town of Kuldiga, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023.
"Goo is not a mere shamanistic act, but the very life of our ancestors"
A traditional shamanistic ritual known as Neungju Ssikim-gut continues to thrive in Gwangju, with 62-year-old practitioner Jo Woong-seok carrying on this intangible cultural heritage.
The Book Fair of the centennial Cuesta de Moyano is now Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Community of Madrid has declared the centennial Cuesta de Moyano Book Fair as Intangible Cultural Heritage, highlighting its significance in Madrid's cultural life and literary tradition.
French bistros and cafΓ©s: Should they get UNESCO intangible heritage status?
The article discusses the effort to have French bistros and cafΓ©s recognized as part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
Croatian Shepherd has become an intangible cultural asset
The Croatian Shepherd has been designated as an intangible cultural asset of Croatia, marking its significant cultural and historical importance.
In Cambodia, classical Khmer dance is once again threatened
Defenders of the Royal Ballet of Cambodia, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage since 2003, express concerns over the lack of resources allocated to this ancient art form, which had previously been severely weakened by Pol Pot's communist regime.
French electronic music included in the list of intangible cultural heritage: 'This is a historical milestone for electronic music'
French electronic music, particularly the French touch genre, has been added to the list of intangible cultural heritage, marking a significant step toward UNESCO heritage status.