Italian food has always enjoyed global love, but now it holds an honour no cuisine has ever received. UNESCO has officially inscribed ”Italian cooking” on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — making it the first complete gastronomic tradition in the world to earn this status. The decision was confirmed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who called it a recognition of Italy’s cultural identity. For Italians, cuisine is not just about eating; it is a way of living, sharing, remembering and caring. The UNESCO tag celebrates this deep relationship between people, ingredients and traditions.
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