VALLETTA, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- The Maltese feast has been formally recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the government said on Wednesday.
The title was granted during the 18th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, currently taking place in Botswana.
The Maltese Festa was recognized for its community values, promotion of the arts, and inclusivity.
This is the third element registered for Malta, after the traditional bread called Ftira, and the Maltese folk music called Ghana. ■