Here's what made it onto this year's UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

By Avery Keatley,

Jeanette Woods

Published December 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM CST

Each year, UNESCO recognizes culturally significant practices, traditions and customs. 2025's list includes weaving, handmade paper craftsmanship, yurt making, a genre of Cuban music and yodeling.

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