Bistritsa Babi Choir and Renowned Musicians Highlight Bulgaria’s Cultural Spirit at UNESCO Reception in Paris

The Bistritsa Babi choir, pianist Prof. Zheni Zaharieva, and violinist Darina Maleeva greeted the guests at an official reception hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria on the occasion of the opening of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. …

UNESCO rebuff poses new hurdle for Seoul's efforts to mend ties with Tokyo

Korea’s setback at the UNESCO World Heritage Committee (WHC), where its bid to revisit Japan’s wartime industrial sites was denied, poses a challenge to President Lee Jae Myung’s push to sustain friendly relations with Tokyo. The latest development may …

Presidential office voices regret as bid to raise Japan's forced labor site for review thwarted in UNESCO vote

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Tuesday expressed regret as South Korea's bid to bring Japan's tepid efforts to address wartime forced labor issues at its UNESCO-listed heritage sites under review failed. When Japan's 19th- …

Pres. Office Expresses Regret over UNESCO Vote on Japan’s Forced Labor Sites

Photo : YONHAP News The presidential office expressed regret that South Korea's push to open a discussion with UNESCO over Japan's unfulfilled promises regarding colonial-era forced labor at its World Heritage listed Meiji-era industrial sites was …

Screening of "Treasures of Bulgaria" Documentary among Highlights of Tuesday’s UNESCO Heritage Committee Agenda

A screening of the film Treasures of Bulgaria: Land of Roses by Prof. Bettany Hughes will be one of the highlights of Tuesday’s programme of the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held under the presidency of Bulgaria in Paris. The …

Vietnam attends 47th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee

UNESCO was founded on November 16, 1945, and Vietnam officially became a member of the organisation in July 1976, marking one of the country’s important steps in the process of global integration.   The 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee …

8th Anniversary of Inscription of Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Zone on the UNESCO World Heritage List (July 8, 2017-July 8, ...

Azerbaijan Participating In 47Th Session Of UNESCO World Heritage Committee (PHOTO)

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 8. The 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee has begun its work at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, the Azerbaijani National Commission for UNESCO said in a statement, Trend reports. " …

UNESCO: New World Heritage Sites to be announced

In just a few days, the palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria could be added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Alongside 31 other sights around the world, Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof Palace, the King's House on Schachen, and the …

Mérida to Host UNESCO’s Creative Cities of Gastronomy International Meeting

35 Mérida will host the UNESCO Creative Cities of Gastronomy International Gastronomic Meeting, an event that will take place from October 30 to November 2 of this year. Eduardo Seijo Solís, the event’s general director, said that the Yucatecan capital …