The decision was announced on December 10 during a committee session in New Delhi.
Saida Mirziyoyeva was among the first to share the news, calling the recognition of the yurt “an international acknowledgement of cultural continuity and the strength of our heritage.”
The nomination for the Yurt Tradition had been under review for several years and has now received final approval. UNESCO describes the yurt as a unique cultural symbol that reflects shared roots among Turkic peoples.
This year the committee is considering 68 nominations and has also added the traditional Kyrgyz drink “maksym” to the list.
UNESCO’s registry of intangible heritage now includes 812 cultural elements from 153 nations. A month earlier, the organization also approved a new shared holiday for Turkic-speaking countries.
