Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 10, 2025 at 08:54 PM

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Italian cooking traditions have been awarded UNESCO cultural heritage status, joining national favorites like pizza already on the list. The announcement was made during a UNESCO assembly meeting in Delhi on Wednesday. UNESCO recognizes Italian cuisine as a means of connecting with family and community through various settings. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been advocating for this recognition, emphasizing that Italian cuisine represents culture, tradition, work, and wealth. Industry leaders and government ministers hope this recognition will further boost tourism to Italy. Other food-related traditions previously recognized by UNESCO include Japanese Washoku, Malaysian breakfast culture, and the Gastronomic meal of the French.

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Delhi 50% Michelangelo Mammoliti 80% Giorgia Meloni ×2100% UNESCO ×3100% Italy ×4100%

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