"Unesco has officially recognised Italian cooking as a cultural beacon, an endorsement hailed by the far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, whose government has put the country's food at the heart of its nationalistic expression of identity. The announcement, made on Wednesday during the UN cultural body's assembly in Delhi, means Italian cuisine from pasta and mozzarella to wine and tiramisu will be inscribed on the coveted list of intangible cultural heritage."
"The bid emphasised the links between traditional Italian food, culture and lifestyle, describing it as a convivial social ritual that brings families and communities together. The promotional campaign included an open-air Sunday lunch attended by Meloni and other government officials and their families at the Roman Forum in the Italian capital in September. In its announcement, Unesco described Italian cuisine as a cultural and social blend of culinary traditions."
UNESCO inscribed Italian cuisine on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list, covering staples such as pasta, mozzarella, wine and tiramisu. Italy now holds 22 traditions on the list and is the first country recognised for its entire cuisine rather than a single recipe or practice. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed the recognition as honoring Italian identity and described cuisine as culture, tradition, work and wealth. Meloni's government initiated the bid soon after taking office and ran a promotional campaign that included a high-profile open-air Sunday lunch at the Roman Forum. The bid framed shared meals as convivial social rituals that bind families and communities, and UNESCO described the cuisine as a cultural and social blend of culinary traditions.
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