Mediterranean diet
Registered in 2010 on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage Humanity
Country (ies): Spain - Greece - Italy - Morocco
id
Description
- Mediterranean diet
- © 2003 par J. Anglada merchant
The Mediterranean diet is a set of skills, knowledge, practices and traditions related to human consumption, from the earth to the table, covering crops, crops and fisheries and conservation, processing and preparation of food and, in particular, the use of these products. In this model nutritional diet, which has remained constant through time and space, the main ingredients are olive oil, cereals, fruits and vegetables fresh or dried, a moderate proportion of meat, fish and dairy products , and plenty of seasonings and spices, whose consumption in the table is accompanied by wine or tea, while respecting the beliefs of each community. The Mediterranean diet, whose name comes from the Greek word diaita, which means "way of life includes not only food, since it is a cultural element that fosters social interaction, given that the common meals are a cornerstone customs and social events celebrating holidays. The Mediterranean diet has also caused a considerable body of knowledge, songs, proverbs, stories and legends. It is also rooted in an attitude of respect for the land and biodiversity and ensures the conservation and development of traditional activities and crafts related to agriculture and fishing communities in many Mediterranean countries, like Soria in Spain, Greece Koroni , Cilento in Italy and Chefchaouen in Morocco. Women play a fundamental role in the transmission of knowledge and practices specific rituals, gestures and traditional celebrations, such as safeguarding techniques. Decision 5.COM
6.41 The Committee (...) decide that [this element] Satisfies the criteria for inscription on the Representative List , as FOLLOWS:
- R1: The Mediterranean diet is a set of practices, knowledge and skills that have been passed down from generation to generation and give a sense of belonging and continuity to the communities concerned.
- R2: The inscription on the Representative will give greater visibility to the intangible cultural heritage diversity and intercultural dialogue to promote regional and international level.
- R3: In the application file describes the efforts to safeguard this cultural element for each of the countries concerned and a plan for the transnational measures designed to ensure its transmission to younger generations and promote public awareness of the importance of the Mediterranean diet.
- R4: The submission of the application has been the result of close collaboration between official bodies of the four States concerned and has been the active participation of different communities, having also provided proof that they have given their free, prior and knowingly.
- R5: The Mediterranean diet has already been entered in the inventories of intangible cultural heritage of the four States concerned will be included in an inventory transnational Mediterranean is under preparation.
0 comments:
Post a Comment