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Interesting features that earned Ivory Coast’s attiéké a UNESCO status
Attiéké, Ivory Coast’s beloved staple made from fermented cassava flour, was recently added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Pronounced “atchekay,” this ground cassava couscous, often eaten with grilled fish, is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Originally from Ivory Coast’s coastal areas centuries ago, attiéké has become popular across West Africa, according to…
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Ghana’s iconic Kente cloth earns UNESCO recognition
UNESCO has added Ghana’s Kente cloth to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural...
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Timbuktu Stonemasons Rebuild 14 Historic Monuments Destroyed By Islamic Terrorists
After historic monuments were destroyed by Islamic terrorist organization Ansar Dine in...
