Hardcore Borscht
True love
Ukrainian borscht - national version of borscht
consumed in several countries of the region - is an integral part of
Ukrainian family and community life. Festivals and cultural events are
dedicated to it. In 2020,
it was included in the national list of elements of intangible
cultural heritage of Ukraine
and was to be considered for inscription on the Representative List in
the Committee's 2023 cycle.
Due to the ongoing war and its negative impact on this tradition,
Ukraine asked the Member States of the Committee to fast-track the
examination of the nomination file for borscht to be inscribed on the
List of Urgent Safeguarding as a case of extreme urgency, in accordance
with the rules and procedures of the Convention.
The Committee today approved this listing.
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