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UNESCO inscribes Harar's Shuwaliid Baal on world intangible heritage list
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UNESCO has inscribed Harar's Shuwaliid Baal on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism congratulated the achievement, calling it a prominent cultural practice of the Harari people that boosts tourism. Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen echoed the praise.
Tusentals technofans firade en konsert med Paul Kalkbrenner i Park Sanssouci under lördagskvällen. Den 48-årige musikern presenterade sitt nionde studioalbum The Essence framför Neues Palais. Slottet har varit ett av UNESCO:s världsarv sedan 1990.
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UNESCO officials visited South Korea last week to review preparations for the World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan. A four-member team inspected the BEXCO convention center and nearby accommodations, according to the Korea Heritage Service. The visit precedes the 48th session scheduled for July 19-29.
Selam Ethiopia, a leading NGO promoting arts and culture for social change, has launched a month-long digital campaign to raise awareness on Intellectual Property Rights across the nation, backed by UNESCO's International Fund for Cultural Diversity. The effort, part of the Strengthening Intellectual Property Rights in Ethiopia project, aims to empower artists and creators.
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UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany voiced deep concern over Seoul's high-rise development plan near Jongmyo Shrine during a meeting with Korea Heritage Service director Huh Min in Paris. He urged a promise not to build high-rises until a heritage impact assessment is complete. The two also discussed preparations for the upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan.
The Day of the Dead offering is a profound ritual in Mexico, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is set up to welcome the souls of the deceased, guiding them with symbolic elements. Tradition dictates assembling it between October 27 and 31, depending on the type of soul expected.