Italy
Italy preserves distinctive traditions in music, food, craftsmanship, theatre and rural seasonal life.
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Opera dei Pupi
Opera dei Pupi is a living performing arts tradition associated with Italy and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Transhumance in Italy
Transhumance in Italy is a living knowledge and social practice tradition associated with Italy and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Art of Neapolitan Pizzaiuolo
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Art of Neapolitan Pizzaiuolo is a living food culture tradition associated with Italy and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona
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Traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona is a living craft tradition associated with Italy and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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Art of Italian opera singing
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Art of Italian opera singing is a living performing arts tradition associated with Italy and documented through UNESCO intangible cultural heritage resources.
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