Cuba denounced the United States’ intensified blockade before Unesco, stating the oil siege severely impacts the country’s culture sector, hindering artistic life and global access to its rich heritage. Cuba officially denounced the exacerbation of the United States’ ongoing economic, commercial and financial blockade against the country before the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]

Discover the legacy of Paraguay’s 60-stripe Para’í poncho, a UNESCO-protected symbol of national resilience.  In precolonial Paraguay, Native People handcrafted a garment called the poncho, weaving natural materials with distinctive techniques passed down through generations. Specifically, the 60-stripe poncho‘s (Para’í) meaning was forever altered during the 1860s war. Beyond its practical use for warmth and […]

It is considered the ‘mother’ of all the festivities in the central region of the country. On Wednesday, the Cuban province of Villa Clara celebrated the “Parrandas de Remedios” as it does every December 24. These festivities were inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. RELATED: Cuba To […]

This musical genre combines Spanish lyrics with African percussion. On Wednesday, the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee inscribed Cuban ‘Son’ music on its Representative List and highlighted it as a historical pillar of Cuban dance music. The petition was brought by the Center for Research and Development of Cuban Music and the Cuban Institute of […]

In this regard, the President emphasized that perseverance on the path of identity is crucial, especially to counteract international campaigns that seek to attack Venezuelan identity

Venezuela celebrates the recognition of joropo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and announces the nomination of hallacas to UNESCO, within the framework of a national strategy to strengthen cultural identity and historical memory.

Currently, this network comprises 408 cities in over 100 countries. On Friday, Audrey Azoulay, the director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), announced that five Latin American cities were among 58 new members of the “Creative Cities Network.” RELATED: UNESCO: 34 Lebanese Cultural Sites on Protection Sao Paulo in Brazil joined […]

Born in Argentina’s northeast, chamamé blends Guaraní rhythms, European instruments, and African influences into a living tradition that bridges borders and generations. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, it remains both a community ritual and a global sound.

On August 22, Argentina and the world celebrate Folklore Day, recognizing traditions as living memory and an essential part of collective identity.

Blending Indigenous traditions with Catholic devotion, the Carnival of Oruro stands as one of Latin America’s most powerful cultural expressions.