Georgia has officially received the certificate confirming the inclusion of ‘Georgian Wheat Culture: Traditions and Rituals’ in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The decision was adopted during the 20th session of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi, India.
Officials say that UNESCO’s recognition illustrates the international importance of the traditional knowledge, practices and rituals associated with Georgian wheat — a cultural legacy shaped by centuries of work, craftsmanship and agricultural heritage. The listing also emphasizes the significance of Georgia’s endemic wheat varieties and the strong link between the country’s spiritual and material culture.
The nomination, submitted by Georgia on 28 March 2024, successfully passed all evaluation stages. Earlier that year, on 27 March 2024, the Georgian government granted the element national significance status.
