Merengue has made it.
Merengue is inscribed in the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The music and dance of the Dominican Republic was recognized by the United Nations in the deliberations held this week in Paris.
The Unesco explains that merengue is considered part of the national identity of the Dominican community. It plays an active role in various aspects of peoples daily lives – from their education to social gatherings and celebrations, even political campaigning.
The decision was taken during the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage during the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, taking place from 28 November to 2 December 2016.
Merengue is inscribed in the Unesco Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The music and dance of the Dominican Republic was recognized by the United Nations in the deliberations held this week in Paris.
The Unesco explains that merengue is considered part of the national identity of the Dominican community. It plays an active role in various aspects of peoples daily lives – from their education to social gatherings and celebrations, even political campaigning.
The decision was taken during the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage during the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, taking place from 28 November to 2 December 2016.