Variations of borscht can include mushrooms, fish or sweet peppers. Whether as part of a wedding meal, the focus of food-related competitions or as a driver of tourism, borscht is considered part of the fabric of Ukrainian society, cultural heritage, identity and tradition. Borscht cooking is also practiced in communities in the broader region, a... Ukraine
1 July 2022
ade by seasoning various vegetables or wild edible greens with spices, fruit, meat, fish or fermented seafood before they undergo lactic fermentation. The tradition of kimchi-making has hundreds of variants. It is served daily but also on special occasions such as weddings, holidays, birthday parties, memorial services and State banquets. Although...4 December 2015
Windhoek
medicine combines various approaches to keep people healthy. It focuses on six key factors: climate, food and drink, sleep and waking, movement and resting, discomfort and its relief, and psychological state. Iranians place great emphasis on monitoring and checking these to maintain personal, social, physical and psychological health. The philosoph...7 December 2013
Baku
nents are combined and tastes and colours are blended in each meal. The dishes feature vegetables, seafood, meat and poultry, and employ diverse cooking methods including scalding, steaming, boiling, roasting, blending, pickling and fermenting. The culinary tradition nearly became extinct with the end of the Joseon dynasty in 1910, but was revitali...29 November 2011
Bali
ditionally performed at social gatherings, holidays and festive celebrations, amid a rich variety of food and musical entertainment. It serves as a vital social and cultural experience, strengthening people’s identity and promoting solidarity and mutual understanding in society. Aspiring and talented musicians are apprenticed to masters from the...28 November 2014
Paris
Report on the implementation of the Convention
cultural heritage through performances and demonstrations of cultural expressions such as dance, music and traditional foodways and sensitize audiences on the need for deliberate safeguarding efforts at community level. Awareness-raising actions have been organised, especially to highlight the specificity of intangible cultural heritage. A ‘Trad...
The file explained the roles of the working group, such as organizing consultative meetings, traditional food exhibitions and activities to seek opinions and suggestions on the safeguarding measures and nomination. The representative bearers involved in the working group played leading roles in defining the element, identifying its social function...3 December 2022
Rabat
rits. Women oversee the spiritual preparation of children, organize the stages of the ritual, prepare food, provide support for the dances, and raise altars along the procession route; in recent years, some communities have begun to welcome them as dancers. The practice is steeped in creativity, organization and faith, and promotes a strong sense o...7 December 2012
Paris
Heritage Days 2023: UNESCO celebrates living heritage
hamanic ritual. Catering: Visitors will be able to sample dishes from Tunisian culture and Afro street-food. Practical information Free admission, no reservation required Entrance : 125 avenue de Suffren, 75007 Paris (Metro Ségur, Cambronne and École Militaire) Times: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (on-site catering available) LivingHeritage...16 September 2023 - 17 September 2023
UNESCO Headquarters
ment States Parties are encouraged to recognize that inclusive social development cannot be achieved without sustainable food security, quality health care, quality education for all, gender equality and access to safe water and sanitation, and that these goals must be underpinned by inclusive governance and the freedom for people to choose their...4 December 2015
Windhoek