Saudi commission showcases Taif rose heritage at UNESCO meeting in Paraguay

Taif roses have secured a place on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (SPA)
Taif roses have secured a place on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (SPA)
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Updated 06 December 2024
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Saudi commission showcases Taif rose heritage at UNESCO meeting in Paraguay

Taif roses have secured a place on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (SPA)
  • Visitors in the Saudi pavilion are discovering a curated selection of traditional rose-based culinary creations

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Culinary Arts Commission has unveiled a pavilion celebrating the newly recognized Taif rose at the 19th UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee meeting in Asuncion, Paraguay, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

According to the SPA, visitors in the Saudi pavilion are discovering a curated selection of traditional rose-based culinary creations.

The exhibition features specialty beverages including rose-infused tea and lattes, alongside traditional sweets such as rose-flavored Saqudanah, all representing elements of Saudi national identity and contributing to global cultural diversity.

The commission’s presence at the forum highlights the importance of preserving the Kingdom’s natural resources while promoting sustainable environmental practices in the cultivation of Taif roses.

By marketing local Saudi products internationally, the commission is highlighting the Kingdom’s position as a source of premium agricultural products and stimulating investment in the national agricultural sector, the SPA reported.


Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation

Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation
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Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation

Saudi, Uzbek ministers discuss expanding cultural cooperation
  • Prince Badr congratulated Uzbekistan on hosting the conference and commended its active role in global cultural dialogue
  • Prince Badr also praised Uzbekistan’s participation in the Riyadh International Book Fair, which highlighted the country’s diverse craftsmanship and creativity.

RIYADH: Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Uzbekistan’s Minister of Culture Ozodbek Nazarbekov on the sidelines of the 43rd UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand on Tuesday.

Prince Badr congratulated Uzbekistan on hosting the conference and commended its active role in global cultural dialogue, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

He also praised Uzbekistan’s participation in the Riyadh International Book Fair, which highlighted the country’s diverse craftsmanship and creativity.

Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in cultural exchange, heritage preservation and the creative industries.

They also welcomed continued collaboration between the Diriyah Biennale Foundation and the Bukhara Biennale of Contemporary Art, which showcased the Diriyah Biennale’s Al-Musalla Prize-winning design.

Prince Badr thanked the Uzbek government for its warm hospitality and wished the country continued cultural growth and prosperity.