UNESCO, the cultural agency of the United Nations, has designated Italian cooking and its rituals — the traditional way of growing, preparing and serving — as a par of the world’s “intangible cultural heritage.”
UNESCO described Italian cuisine as a "means of connecting with family and the community, whether at home, in schools, or through festivals, ceremonies and social gatherings".
Italian cooking awarded special Unesco status - BBC News
An Egyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.
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In our house, we’re celebrating with a pizza, and toasting to serafina !
