Following Berlin techno being added to the German list of intangible heritage in 2023, electronic music has finally made it onto the French Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This represents the first ...

Electronic music is added to the inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, acknowledgement that the artform is shaping France's artistic identity. By Lars Brandle It’s official: Air, Cassius, Daft ...

Diwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Italian cuisine was also recognized this year. The UN's educational, ...

Passinho, a vibrant dance style originating from Rio de Janeiro's favelas, received official recognition as an "intangible cultural heritage" in Rio. This designation was the result of a law proposed ...

The baked good staple of France is on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The French baguette, beloved by everyone from Michelin-starred chefs to pedestrians on the streets of Paris, has earned ...

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling. You ...

If a country wants one of its cultural practices to be added to the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it has to show that the element meets five specific criteria ...

In a vital effort to respond to the devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) that struck Thame village, Solukhumbu, in August 2024, a Capacity Building Programme is taking place in Thame from 13 ...

Emphasizing the importance of intangible heritage in global registration, he stated that although historical monuments may undergo transformation over time, Iranian culture, literature and thought ...

Electronic music has been added to the French Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Now, the genre has made it onto the French Intangible Cultural Heritage list, which represents the first step towards ...