Inclusion of Italian cuisine on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Added Italian cuisine Today, Wednesday, it was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, in an unprecedented global achievement for a country seeking to increase the tourist attractiveness of the peninsula.
The Italian application, which was submitted in the year 2023, was among 68 applications studied by a United Nations committee in New Delhi, which also recognized the Diwali festival, i.e. the Festival of Lights, in India.
Part of cultural identity
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, expressed her happiness with this recognition, Especially since its far-right government promotes products "Made in Italy" As part of its national program.
Meloni said that this step "Honors who we are and our identity". She added in a statement "For us Italians, Kitchenis not just food or a set of recipes. It is much more than that, it is culture, tradition, work and wealth"
Italian cuisine
Italy is famous for its cuisine, especially pasta, pizza and ice cream, and also for the variety of its regional dishes made from Simple local ingredients.
Pizza making in Naples has already been included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, as is espresso coffee.
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