TOKYO, Mar 05 (News On Japan) –
Japan has renewed its bid to have calligraphy acknowledged as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, following a call by the Cultural Affairs Council. If accepted, it might turn out to be Japan’s twenty fourth registered cultural heritage.
Calligraphy, which entails the standard use of brushes, ink, and inkstones to write down kanji and kana characters, was designated a National Intangible Cultural Property in 2021.
The council determined to resubmit calligraphy for UNESCO recognition to focus on the richness and variety of Japanese cultural traditions. While an preliminary proposal was submitted in March final yr, the analysis was postponed as a result of UNESCO’s annual assessment restrict of round 60 functions.
The Japanese authorities plans to resubmit the proposal by the top of this month. Following an analysis course of, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee is anticipated to make a closing determination round November subsequent yr.
To date, Japan has efficiently registered 23 intangible cultural heritages, together with kabuki, washoku (Japanese delicacies), and conventional sake brewing, which was acknowledged final yr.
Source: TBS