NEW DELHI, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at its 20th regular session decided to transfer China's "Hezhen Yimakan storytelling" from the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding to the Represent»»»

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — The traditional craft of making “asin tibuok”, Bohol’s iconic artisanal sea salt, has been officially inscribed in the Unesco list of intangible cultural heritage needing urgent protection. The announcement was made on Dec 9 during the 20th Session of the Intergovernm»»»

UNESCO added India’s Diwali festival to its intangible heritage list on Wednesday, prompting celebrations across the country. Millions worldwide take part in the festival, which marks the triumph of good over evil. India's festival of lights, »»»

Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of light over darkness, and its role in strengthening social bonds. The inscription aims to further global»»»

CultureIndiaUNESCO honors India's Diwali as Intangible Cultural HeritageEmmy Sasipornkarn with AFPDiwali, one of Hinduism's most important festivals, became the 16th Indian tradition added to UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Iceland's swimming-pool culture was also recognized this year. https://p.d»»»

NEW DELHI: India's festival of lights, Diwali, was announced on Wednesday (Dec 10) as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the Indian capital New Delhi from Tuesday to Thursday, is examining dozens of nomina»»»

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced the inscription of Egyptian koshari on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025, during the meetings of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangi»»»

Local residents watch fireworks light up the sky as part of Diwali celebrations, the Hindu festival of lights, in Mumbai on Oct 22, 2025. (AFP pic) NEW DELHI: India’s festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebr»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the Indian capital New Delhi from Tuesday to Thursday, is examining »»»