The theatrical premiere of Casanova Opera Pop presented at the Arcimboldi theater in Milan with the original music of the Italian singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer Red Canzian. Milan (Italy), February 10th, 2022. Photo Credit: Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images
Society The WorldProtecting Food, Art and Festivals: 55 Unique Additions to the Intangible Cultural Heritage List
UNESCO recently announced 55 new additions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list – including Italian Opera Singing.
“The very definition of cultural heritage is now broader. It is no longer just a matter of monuments, sites, or stones. The convention recognizes that heritage is also alive – that it can be sung, written, listened to, and touched. Each of us carries a part of this heritage in us, and protects it,” says UNESCO’s director-general, Audrey Azoulay.
The list began in 2008 to safeguard traditions, festivals, rights of passage, art forms, and other cultural practices. The 55 newest additions include various artistic traditions, craftmanship, food dishes, festivals, and the Italian traditions of truffle hunting, pizza making, and the aforementioned opera singing. The list now officially includes 730 practices from 145 countries.
