July 11, 2015 - 20:07 AMT
Armenian dance Kochari may replenish UNESCO list in late 2015

Armenia submitted a request to include traditional dance Kochari in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage, Secretary-General of the Armenian National Commission for UNESCO Vahram Kazhoyan said.

“The discussion and the probable affirmation are scheduled for UNESCO’s November 30- December 2 session,” Kazhoyan told reporters Saturday, July 11.

4 Armenian cultural values, including Duduk and its music, Art of khachkar: symbolism and craftsmanship of khachkar, Daredevils of Sassoun epic poem and Lavash, the preparation, meaning and appearance of traditional bread as an expression of culture in Armenia have been put on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.