Here's what made it onto this year's UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.
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Fans say handmade paper zines more relevant than ever in an age of digital surveillance

“Zines bring people to the table and they can move people beyond, toward action,” says Cynthia Hanifin, founder of Zine Club Chicago. Zines — small, handmade paper booklets — have been a staple in ...
UNESCO

European Paper Mills (from the era of hand-made paper) (Czechia)

The Tentative Lists of States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to facilitate ...
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Arunachal’s heritage craft revived: 1,000-year-old Monpa handmade paper makes a comeback

Dirang's Chug Valley in Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing a revival of its 1,000-year-old handmade paper-making tradition, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local artisan Dorjee Choijom and the Khadi ...
The New York Times

A Danish Christmas Tradition That Comes From the Heart

In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting. By Anna Diamond Anna Diamond remembers decorating her ...