Tag: Unesco
Unesco lists the French baguette as an intangible heritage of humanity
The baguette, with its crispy crust and soft crumb, emblem in the world of French daily life, was listed by UNESCO, this Wednesday, November 30, as an intangible heritage of…
the Great Barrier Reef soon to be recognized as heritage in danger?
Victim of global warming, the Great Barrier Reef, which runs along the north-east of Australia, could find itself on the list of World Heritage in Danger. This is at least…
Former German Chancellor Merkel receives an award from UNESCO for accepting large numbers of refugees!
In a written statement on UNESCO’s website, it was reported that Merkel was deemed worthy of this year’s Peace Prize. “His bold decision to accept more than 1.2 million refugees…
Antoni Gaudi, a genius Catalan architect
Antoni Gaudi is considered one of the architects the most important in history. Several of his works are also classified as World Heritage by Unesco. He is particularly recognized for…
Moroccan prehistoric heritage in the spotlight at Unesco
A study day was organized in recent days at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on Moroccan prehistoric heritage. The discoveries on Moroccan soil are numerous, the most recent have allowed…
Prime Minister ? From Unesco to Matignon, a sensible political trajectory
AZOULAY. Former Minister of Culture and current patroness of Unesco, Audrey Azoulay has forged an extensive address book and significant experiences, appreciated at the top of the State. Can she…
Support given for Brantford to join UNESCO coalition
City councilors are supporting a staff recommendation that will see Brantford join the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. The matter was discussed at this week’s committee of the whole-operations meeting.…
In Poland, work on the anti-migrant wall has begun, the forest in danger
In Poland, the construction of the wall on the border with Belarus began on Tuesday, January 25, 2022: 180 meters long, 5 meters high, this wall aims to protect the…
UNESCO: “55 Journalists Killed in 2021”
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced that 55 journalists were killed in the world in 2021, crimes against journalists on duty, including murder, go unpunished, and…
Senegalese thieboudiene listed as intangible cultural heritage
Ceebu jën, or even thiéboudiène, literally means ” rice and fish »In Wolof. It is the national dish of Senegal, a dish appreciated and anchored in everyday life. This Wednesday,…