01 December 2023

Quiz: How well do you know UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage?

The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list celebrates and protects the living cultural heritage in communities across the world. From social practices to festive events, how well will you do?

4 mins

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1. In 2010, the ‘gastronomic meal’ of which country was inscribed by UNESCO?

Germany

France

Italy

2. Flamenco, tango and budima are all dances recognised by UNESCO. Can you name the countries associated with each?

Argentina, Spain, Zambia

Peru, Spain, Gabon

Colombia, Italy, Tanzania

Brazil, Portugal, South Africa

3. The Binche Carnival, famed for its parading gilles, was inscribed in 2008. In which country does it take place?

Czechia

Belgium

Switzerland

Norway

4. The style of crafting known as batik was inscribed by UNESCO in relation to which country?

China

The Philippines

Malaysia

Indonesia

5. The traditional practice of timber rafting has been inscribed by UNESCO in six European countries. Which of these countries is NOT one of them?

Austria

Latvia

Estonia

Poland

6. The Turkish festival of Kırkpınar was inscribed by UNESCO in 2010. What headline sport does it involve?

Plate throwing

Oil wrestling

Archery

Gloveless boxing

7. North Korea is recognised by UNESCO for the gastronomic tradition of preparing which dish?

Kimchi

Yakitori

Sashimi

Ramen

8. The tug of war is inscribed across four countries in East and South-East Asia. Can you name them all?

Cambodia, The Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam

The Philippines, North Korea, China, Laos

Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam

Laos, Japan, South Korea and Malaysia

9. The ancient art of making wine in a qvevri pot was inscribed by UNESCO in 2013 with regards to which country?

Bulgaria

Tajikistan

Armenia

Georgia

10. The practice of making licitar (decorative gingerbread) was inscribed in 2010 and is a common practice in which nation?

Montenegro

Croatia

Hungary

Switzerland

11. The Omani art of fijiri was inscribed in 2021. What is it?

A sacred dance

A form of weaving

A style of pottery

Vocal music

12. The Festivity of Las Parrandas was inscribed in 2018. Where is the celebration?

Jamaica

Dominica

Cuba

Bahamas