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Mediterranean Diet on Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Unesco

On November 16, 2010, in Nairobi, Kenya, the Intergovernmental Committee of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage approved the inclusion of the Mediterranean Diet in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
This designation acknowledges the traditional practices, knowledge, and skills that have been passed down through generations in various Mediterranean countries, providing communities with a sense of belonging and continuity.

The recognition in 2010 embraced the transnational nomination from Italy, Spain, Greece, and Morocco, which was later expanded in 2013 to include Cyprus, Croatia, and Portugal.
The Mediterranean Diet encompasses much more than just a list of foods or a nutritional guide. It represents a lifestyle that incorporates a range of skills, knowledge, rituals, symbols, and traditions related to agriculture, harvesting, fishing, animal husbandry, preservation, cooking, and, most importantly, the sharing and consumption of food.

Dining together forms the foundation of cultural identity and community continuity in the Mediterranean basin, where values of hospitality, neighborliness, intercultural dialogue, and creativity intertwine with respect for the land and biodiversity. In this context, the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean Diet plays a crucial role in rituals, festivals, celebrations, and cultural events, bringing together individuals of all ages and social classes.
It fosters a communal life that also values local craftsmanship and vocations, such as the production of containers for food preservation and consumption, artistic manufacturing of ceramic and glass dishes and cups, as well as the art of embroidery and weaving.
For centuries, women have played a vital role in transmitting the knowledge of the Mediterranean Diet, as they care for family and friends by preparing both everyday and festive meals, passing down their culinary secrets to children and grandchildren.

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