Why Italy Wants Its Cuisine Declared UNESCO Heritage | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

Italy’s rich food traditions are more than just meals—they’re a way of life. From family Sunday lunches to strict rules about pizza toppings, the Italians take their cuisine seriously. But with modern life changing how people eat and gather, Italy is now pushing for its entire cuisine to be recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. But is this just about protecting culture or is there more to the story? Have other countries done this before?

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