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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia's Harissa Gets UNESCO Heritage Status

The Tunisian spicy condiment Harissa usually prepared in a family or community setting won a place on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. AFP

UNESCO on Thursday added Tunisia's spicy national condiment Harissa to its list of intangible cultural heritage, saying it was part of the North African country's identity.

The United Nations' cultural agency is meeting in Morocco to examine proposals for its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which aims to protect cultural traditions, practices and knowledge.

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