The Transhumance multinational file, the seasonal movement of livestock, submitted by ten countries, including Romania, was inscribed on Tuesday on the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, at the 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which is taking place this week in Botswana.According to the UNESCO website, transhumance contributes to social inclusion, strengthening cultural identity and the links between families, communities and territories, at the same time counteracting the effects of rural depopulation. An ancestral practice, transhumance stems from a deep knowledge of the environment and involves social practices and rituals related to the care, breeding and training of animals and the management of natural resources.An entire socio-economic system has developed around transhumance, from gastronomy to local crafts and festivities that mark the beginning and end of a season. Families have practiced and passed on transhumance through observation and practice for several generations. The communities living along the transhumance routes also play an important role in the transmission of this practice, for example by celebrating the passage of herds and organizing festivals, explains UNESCO.The multinational file "Transhumance, , the seasonal droving of livestock" was submitted to UNESCO in March 2020 by Albania, Andorra, Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania and Spain. This is an extension of a similar element registered in 2019 in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, "Transhumance, the seasonal migration of herds along the migratory routes in the Mediterranean area and in the Alps", at the proposal of Austria, Greece and Italy.The 18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is being held at the Cresta Mowana Resort in Kasane, Botswana, from 4 to 9 December.
The longest theatrical event in the world, “Horror Vacui,” will take place in February in Bucharest, as announced by the A.R.T. Fusion Association. The event consists of a large-scale artistic act supported by over 500 actors, which will take place between February 15 and 22 at the Galateca Art Gallery in Bucharest, for 7 days, 24 […]
Romanian voters who live abroad can register starting today, January 20, to vote in this year's presidential elections, the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced. Voters who live abroad can register on the website votstrainatate.ro. The website has sections for those who wish to vote at a polling station abroad and those who plan to vote […]
Romania won 35 medals at the IISA 6th Ice Swimming World Championship held between January 13-19 in Molveno, Italy. Eight of the medals were won in the overall rankings, of which two gold, two silver, and four bronze. Another 27 medals were earned in the age category rankings - ten gold, nine silver, and eight […]
The Romanian Intelligence Service, or SRI, said it prevented a sabotage operation planned in a way “specific to the Russian services” in the summer of 2024. The sabotage attempt happened in July-August 2024, and SRI managed to prevent its execution by identifying the perpetrator, a Colombian citizen, just before he could act. The man, Luis […]
A Romanian Library Corner will be inaugurated this month at the Worcester County Library in Ocean City, Maryland. According to an announcement from the Romanians of DC organization, the event is scheduled for January 24. The Romanian Library Corner has been established with funding and support from Romanians of Washington, DC, and in partnership with […]
Bird mortality due to electrocution is a major conservation issue, with uninsulated medium-voltage power lines, often used by birds as resting spots, posing one of the greatest risks to these species. In this context, the Romanian Ornithological Society (SOR) partnered with Rețele Electrice România to install insulating sleeves on medium-voltage poles in the central area […]
