Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey included in list of UNESCO

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Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey included in list of UNESCO

06.12.2023

The multinational cultural element of "Craftsmanship of Mother of Pearl Inlay," jointly prepared by Azerbaijan and Türkiye was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity in the 18th session of the Committee for Safeguarding of ICH, Report informs.

According to the National Commission of Azerbaijan for UNESCO, now Azerbaijan has 23 elements on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity:

- Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib;
- Iftar and its socio-cultural traditions;
- Craftsmanship and performing art of balaban/mey;
- Craftsmanship of mother of pearl inlay.