He they are cuban made history this Wednesday, when its practice was registered as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The decision was made by the Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on this topic, during the meeting held these days in the city of New Delhi, India.
With it, a musical expression is recognized that has marked the cultural identity of the island and that continues to be performed and enjoyed in celebrations and community spaces throughout the country, says a note from the agency. EFE.
“We celebrate with deep pride the decision of the Committee to inscribe the practice of Cuban son in the representative list of UNESCO, a recognition that honors the creativity, collective memory and vitality of our communities in such difficult moments of our country,” said Sonia Virgen Pérez, president of the National Council of Cultural Heritage of Cuba, quoted by the Spanish media from that nation.
For its part, the Cuban Institute of Music highlighted in their networks that the inscription “was supported by a broad and substantial file” prepared by the bearers of that tradition with the support of the institute itself, the Center for Research and Development of Cuban Music, the National Council of Houses of Culture and the National Council of Cultural Heritage.
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