Yes, all UNESCO World Heritage sites are special by definition. But only 39 of the more than 1,000 are mixed, meaning that they're noted for both cultural and natural features. That's fewer than 5 ...

Held every year on 21 May, UNESCO leads the celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlighting not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the ...

In 1980, this property was extended to include the cultural and historical area ... of any opinion whatsoever of the World Heritage Committee or of the Secretariat of UNESCO concerning the history or ...

Syria’s cultural heritage faces threats from conflict, neglect, and political shifts. Preservation efforts by UNESCO, local initiatives, and international programs highlight the need for cooperation.

In total, there are 35 Mexico UNESCO sites, including 27 cultural sites (including some entire cities), 6 natural sites, and 2 mixed sites. Though many know the well-known landmarks like Chichen ...

The Kumbh Mela, celebrated in India, is recognized by UNESCO for its values of inclusivity and cultural heritage. It is the largest peaceful congregation of pilgrims, where millions bathe in sacred ...

The festival, along with a full range of practices and celebrations, was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024. As the first season of the ...

UNESCO on Dec. 4 registered the “traditional knowledge and skills of sake making with ‘koji’ mold in Japan” as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The decision to accept Japan’s proposal ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Artists with traditional attire put Thanakha, traditional make-up, ...

(MENAFN- UkrinForm) A ceremony was held in Lviv to inaugurate the UNESCO Cultural Hub. According to Ukrinform, the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine reported this.