Thursday, October 23, 2014

UNESCO Heritage List: Switzerland Wants to Include Yodelling and Watchmaking

Switzerland would love to include deep-seated traditions such as yodelling and precision watchmaking on a United Nations global heritage list, the government has said. The Swiss government said it planned from 2015 to submit a dozen candidates for listing by UNESCO, the world body's cultural arm. UNESCO, better known for registering historic buildings or natural sites, also lists what are considered key parts of the globe's "intangible heritage". In ...

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