French meals, Belgian beer culture, Napoli pizza art, kimchi... are things that UNESCO has classified as an intangible cultural heritage.
In December 2020, UNESCO announced the decision to inscribe Singapore's hawker culture on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, two years after the country submitted nominations. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong thanked the vendors for "feeding the nation" and encouraged people to celebrate by ordering food. Photo: Aaron Massarano/iStock
In December 2017, "The Art of Napoli Pizza Making" was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Pizza Napoli consists of a thin, wood-fired crust with two traditional cakes: Marinara (tomato, garlic, vegetable, oil) and Margherita (tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves). Photo: Wiki
Beer production in Belgium dates back to the 6th century. Today, Belgium has more than 1,000 different beers, ranging from pale yellow to dark brown, from sweet to savory. Bitter... And this is a drink that diners visiting this country should definitely not ignore. On 30/11/2016, UNESCO included Belgian Beer Culture on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Photo: Sebalos/iStock Lavash
is a traditional Armenian flatbread. Its main materials are flour, water and salt. When the dough is kneaded to a certain smooth consistency, it will be rolled very thin and then baked. In 2014, it was recognized by UNESCO as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Usually in Amernia, mothers will make and bake lavash cakes together. It is often eaten with cheese, green vegetables, meat and is an indispensable dish in traditional festivals and weddings. Photo: Gecko photos/iStock
In 2013, Kimjang - Korea's traditional kimchi salt culture - was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. According to Kimjang culture, kimchi is made in winter, ie around November every year, in large quantities, enough for the whole family to use for many months. The types of kimchi in the kimchi salt culture vary from region to region and from family to family, but in general, they connect mother to daughter, mother-in-law to daughter-in-law. Photo: Seoulsync
Washoku is the traditional culinary culture of Japan, born from indigenous food ingredients, crystallized over thousands of years. Washoku consists of 7 main ingredients, including root crops, green vegetables, fruits, edible wild plants, marine plants and grains, of which rice and soybeans stand out the most. There are also some supporting ingredients including animal protein from fish, meat, eggs.
Washoku has 4 main characteristics that are considered as the culinary philosophy of the Japanese: Pure taste of fresh ingredients, balanced nutrition, showing natural beauty and the rotation of 4 seasons. This is also a cultural feature recognized by UNESCO in 2013 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Photo: Kuppa rock/iStock
In November 2010, "French meal" was officially honored by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. . This is the first time that culinary arts have appeared on this prestigious list.
Among the criteria by which French culinary art is ranked are the art of setting the table, distinctive style of eating, refined etiquette, high-quality cuisine such as fine wines produced in the locations. The French meal follows the order: starter, starter, main courses, cheese, dessert and finished with a wine. Therefore, enjoying a French meal when visiting this country is something that visitors should definitely try. Photo: Citegastronomie parisrungis
In addition to the above, UNESCO also recognizes Turkish coffee, Mexican cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Georgian wine... as intangible cultural heritage.
