Italy's rich culinary legacy earns a place on UNESCO cultural heritage list
UNESCO has officially recognized Italian cooking as an "intangible cultural heritage," a move expected to boost tourism and celebrate the global influence of the beloved cuisine. The announcement was made during the 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage session in Delhi, alongside new entries like India's Diwali and Iceland's swimming pool culture.
Tanvi Mehta
10 December 2025 at 17:59:24
UNESCO adds Italian cuisine to Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting tourism prospects; Diwali and Icelandic swimming culture also recognized at Delhi session.
UNESCO recognised Italian cooking as an "intangible cultural heritage" on Wednesday, and industry groups believe this formal acknowledgement of the popular cuisine will boost tourism.
The 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) session is being held at the 17th-century Red Fort in Indian capital Delhi and recent additions to the list include the Hindu festival of Diwali and its traditions, and the swimming pool culture in Iceland.
-Tanvi Mehta/Reuters
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