Culture news
Italian cuisine makes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list
Italian cooking and its biocultural diversity has been recognised by UNESCO on its list of intangible cultural heritage, in a world first. The move rewards how the country celebrates cuisine as a communal activity and applauds its anti-waste approach to recipes.
Silk Road Adventures
Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life.
Food and Drink
UNESCO: First 'yes' to Italian cuisine for Intangible Heritage status
The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December.
Focus
Global delegates gather in Samarkand as Uzbekistan outlines reforms
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities.
