NAGOYA, Feb 02 (News On Japan) –
A coalition of 5 cities throughout three prefectures, the place conventional fishing strategies corresponding to cormorant fishing (ukai) and feminine free-diving (ama) stay practiced, has shaped a council to hunt joint registration as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The council was formally established on February 1st.
The initiative entails Gifu City and Seki City, recognized for his or her cormorant fishing, in addition to Toba City and Shima City, the place ama fishing continues, together with Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture.
On the morning of February 1st, mayors from the 5 cities convened at Gifu City Hall to carry the founding assembly of the UNESCO Registration Promotion Council.
Gifu Mayor Masanao Shibahashi, appointed as council chairman, emphasised the importance of the initiative, stating, “This is a valuable opportunity to share what has been passed down from our ancestors with the world.”
However, ama fishing faces important challenges. In Wajima City, the January 2024 earthquake brought on landslides which have broken seaweed beds, affecting the ecosystem. Meanwhile, in Toba City, a scarcity of successors threatens the observe’s continuity.
The council goals to collaborate in securing UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage standing to make sure the preservation and continuation of those conventional fishing practices for future generations.
Source: 東海テレビ NEWS ONE