SAMUEL, Henry, UNESCO declares French cuisine “world intangible heritage”, The Telegraph, November 16, 2011.
Abstract : The UNESCO experts chose French gastronomy as a “social custom aimed at celebrating the most important moments in the lives of individuals and groups”. It is a part of the world heritage.
Quotation :
“Experts from the UN cultural organization, gathered this week in the Kenyan capital, said France’s multi-course gastronomic meal, with its rites and its presentation, fulfilled the conditions for featuring on the list.
The “world intangible heritage” list, which until now numbered 178 cultural practices – including the Royal Ballet of Cambodia and Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival, was drawn up under a 2003 convention, now ratified by 132 countries.
It seeks to protect cultural practices in the same way as UNESCO protects sites of cultural value or great natural beauty.
The UNESCO experts singled out French gastronomy as a “social custom aimed at celebrating the most important moments in the lives of individuals and groups”. France’s ambassador to UNESCO Catherine Colonna hailed the inclusion, saying it “makes a contribution to cultural diversity.”
Index Terms : French gastronomy, UNESCO, heritage, customs.
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