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Decree No. 257 of 2012 of Georgian President on Granting Status of National Significance to Monument of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
450030000.08.002.016473
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Processing/handling Cultural heritage
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

This Decree grants the status of a "Monument of Intangible Cultural Heritage" of national significance – the Qvevri wine-making tradition. Qvevri (or Kvevri) is a unique large earthenware vessel used for fermenting and storing traditional Georgian wine across Georgia since the ancient times. Qvevri is also included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Cultural Heritage (No. 4708-IS of 2007)

Legislation | Georgia | 2007 (2014)

Keyword: Cultural heritage, Registration, Governance, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX