Acupuncture, Peking opera on UNESCO heritage list
Updated: 2010-11-17 06:58
(Xinhua)
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A man receives acupuncture treatment at a hospital in Huaibei, East China's Anhui province in this Sept 13, 2010 file photo. [Photo/Asianewsphoto] |
The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, which already has 166 elements from 77 countries, will be enriched by new elements.
On this occasion, the committee will examine 47 nominations from 29 states. In order to be inscribed, the elements must comply with a series of criteria, including contributing to spreading the knowledge of intangible cultural heritage and promoting awareness of its importance.
Nominees for the inscription must also justify protective measures taken to ensure their viability.
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conference kicked off in Nairobi on Monday with delegates calling for more efforts to safeguard the intangible heritage.
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