Italian Heritage
A memorandum of understanding was signed at Italy's National Council of Economics and Labour (CNEL) to advance the UNESCO nomination of Italian equestrian arts, traditions, and cultures as intangible cultural heritage. Key participants include ASI Equestrian Sports and the ICASTE Forum. Sicily has joined the promotion committee to support this initiative.
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Ohio Republican Representative Michael Rulli has introduced legislation to withhold federal funding from cities and states that replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. The proposal follows President Donald Trump's recent proclamation honoring Christopher Columbus and Italian American heritage. Rulli emphasizes preserving the holiday's cultural significance without undermining Native American recognition.