UNESCO
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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South Korea's cultural heritage agency sharply criticized Seoul's decision to allow high-rise buildings near the historic Jongmyo Shrine, demanding a full reconsideration of the project to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site. The move is accused of unilaterally scrapping years of compromise. The feud reignited amid recent discoveries of Joseon Dynasty relics.
UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay has designated Quezon City as a Creative City of Film and Dumaguete City as a Creative City of Literature. The two Philippine cities are among 58 new members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. This recognizes their commitment to promoting creativity as a key driver of sustainable urban development.
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UNESCO announced on October 31 that Dumaguete City has joined its Creative Cities Network as a City of Literature, alongside Quezon City as a City of Film. Drawing from a local writer's personal account, this achievement stems from years of dedicated effort and community collaboration with local government. It opens new opportunities for the city's culture, tourism, and economy.