Fwd: RITUAL DANCING, BREAD-MAKING AMONG CULTURAL PRACTICES ADDED TO ON UN HERITAGE LIST

Web version   New York Nov 26 2014 3:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  The Isukuti dance of Isukha and Idakho communities of Western Kenya has been inscribed in 2014 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. Photo: Department of Culture, Kenya RITUAL DANCING, BREAD-MAKING AMONG CULTURAL PRACTICES ADDED TO ON UN HERITAGE LIST Brazil's martial art of Capoeira, Burundi's ritual dance of the royal drum and the preparation of Lavash – a popular flatbread integral to Armenian cuisine – are among the eight elements added today to the United Nations-endorsed list of the world's intangible cultural heritage – part of the world body's ongoing efforts to highlight global diversity and raise awareness of its importance. Read more RELATED UN committee to examine inscription requests for lists on intangible cultural heritage A United Nations committee tasked with protecting the world's oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, craftsmanship and knowledge of nature will begin examining requests today for inscription on the two lists of intangible cultural heritage, as part of its current session meeting in Paris this week. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media

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