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Italy's Pizza-Making Tradition Earns UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status

Italy s Pizza-Making Tradition Earns UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status

Feel free to fire up the oven for another pizza—it's officially more than just a meal.

The nuanced reality? Italy's ancient art of pizza baking has been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This prestigious recognition was announced on Thursday following the UNESCO committee's meeting.

UNESCO honors Italy's renowned culinary expertise in pizza production, including masterful gestures like tossing and turning the dough, as well as traditional songs celebrating perfect pizza preparation.