Tag: Unesco
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Romanian virgin forests now included in UNESCO World Heritage list
The virgin forests of Romania have now been signed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. The forests of Izvoarele Nerei, Nerei- Beusnita gorges, Domogled- Valea Cernei in Caras Severin, Cozia mountain, Lotrisor in Valcea, the secular forest Sinca in Brasov, the secular forest Slatioara in Suceava, Grosii Tiblesului and Strambu Baiut in Maramures county. According…
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Traditional wall-carpet craftmanship now part of UNESCO’s heritage list
Traditional wall-carpet craftmanship is officially now part of UNESCO’s heritage list. Wall carpets were produced in the past in Romania and Moldova with the purpose of insulation but also for decorations. Moreover, they were also a part of a bride’s dowry. To create these special carpets many techniques were used and carpets had different motifs…
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Romanian traditional dance included in UNESCO cultural heritage list
A Romanian traditional dance called “Feciorescul de Ticus” which is specific to Ticusul Nou village is now part of the immaterial cultural patrimony of UNESCO, together with other 19 customs from around the world. According to mytex.ro, Romania has managed thanks to the Ministry of Culture to include on the immaterial patrimony list this dance…
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Laura-Maria Dumbrava awarded Unesco essay prize
At the age of 14, Romanian student Laura-Maria Dumbrava has won the third place in an essay contest organized by Unesco, beating more 13,000 participants from 148 countries. The theme of the 2015 International Essay Contest for Young People was “Building Peace in Our Hearts and Minds” and the essay had to be written in English. Her…
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