Our borscht: a Ukrainian dish recognized as a UNESCO cultural heritage site

Today, July 1, at the fifth extraordinary meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an item was introduced “Culture of cooking Ukrainian borscht” to the List of intangible cultural heritage in need of immediate protection.

About this informs Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine.

The committee recognized the universal value of Ukrainian borscht and its significance for world culture. Thus, now the culture of cooking the Ukrainian national dish is under the protection of UNESCO.

“Our borscht. This decision, adopted today at an extraordinary meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, recognizes its universal value and significance for world culture. Ukrainian borscht, which is a symbol of life, creativity, strength and resilience of Ukrainians, is now under the protection of UNESCO“, – said in the message.

It is noted that the inclusion of the “Culture of making Ukrainian borscht” is not only an important step for preserving the identity of our Ukrainian nation, rich in cultural traditions and customs, but also extraordinary support to all Ukrainians who are currently defending Ukrainian land from Russian invaders.

“Borshch is an element of social integration and cohesion that serves to unite the people of Ukraine, regardless of age, gender or origin. In this sense, the element demonstrates the important role of intangible cultural heritage during armed conflicts and emergency situations,” the Ministry of Culture says.

Before in Ukraine, they set a record for cooking a national dish.

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