Art of Portuguese calçada bids for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status
The Portuguese ‘Calçada’ (cobblestone) association is bidding for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the “art and knowledge of how to lay Portuguese calçadas”. The application went in on Monday
President welcomes UNESCO status for Portuguese equestrian art
Portugal’s President of the Republic has welcomed UNESCO’s classification of Portuguese equestrian art as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “Unesco has awarded the classification of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Alentejo traditional singing marks 10 years since UNESCO recognition
The Alentejo traditional choral singing, elevated to Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO 10 years ago, is “the link that unites” its communities, José Santos, president of the Alentejo and
Algarvensis welcomes UNESCO experts
Algarvensis is an aspiring UNESCO Geopark Experts from the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network travelled to the Algarve between August 2 and 5 to check up on the progress of the
UNESCO specialist ranks Portugal’s education “among Rolls Royce of the world”
Quality of Portugal’s education system “among world’s 40 best”, says Amapola Alama A UNESCO specialist in educational curricula has come up with a statement that will leave most Portuguese parents
Portugal “should be ‘sold’ as most sustainable country in world”
Tourism secretary seeks to increase revenue from sector Tourism secretary Rita Marques has made a valiant effort at increasing positive soundbites today by suggesting Portugal should be marketed as “the
The Art of Portuguese calçada en-route for UNESCO ‘intangible heritage’ status
The art of Portuguese calçada – the unique paving stones that decorate many historic centres – has won its first hurdle towards attaining UNESCO intangible heritage status. It has been
Portuguese cobblestone eyes National Intangible Cultural Heritage status
Portugal’s cobblestone or ‘calçada’ was presented on Saturday in Lisbon as a candidate for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The proposal was presented at a ceremony at the Lisbon Chamber,
Caretos of Podence celebrate first anniversary since winning world heritage status
Portugal’s Caretos of Podence are celebrating their first anniversary on Saturday since being added to UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity with a symbolic ceremony. Twelve masks
Mafra Palace and Braga Sanctuary voted UNESCO world heritage sites
Mafa Palace and Braga’s Sanctuary ‘Bom Jesus’ have been voted UNESCO World Heritage sites. There are those who say both should have been recognised years ago. But now that they