Confident in the proclamation of the Alentejo sing as a World Heritage Site and to think in the festivities, one Serpa’s entourage, which will follow in Paris (France) UNESCO’s decision brings singers and in luggage, wine and snacks Alentejo.
The delegation, which came from Serpa bus on Sunday evening and should arrive in Paris at the end of the day, is composed of the mayor, Tome Pires, and 21 singers Group Coral Ethnographic of Serpa People’s House, in the district of Beja.
The delegation headed to the French capital to accompany the meeting, which began today and running until Friday, the Intergovernmental Committee of Intangible Cultural Heritage United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), which will decide on the application of the Alentejo sing.
Speaking to Lusa agency, while traveling on the way to Paris, the mayor Tomé Pires said today they are “very high” expectations concerning the classification of the Alentejo sing as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
“The expectations are very high, not only mine, but also to everyone who sings and likes of Alentejo sing and, in general, of all the Alentejo and Portuguese, “said the mayor, as in France.
In the bag, the delegation takes wine, cheese and sausages of the county Serpa to eat, drink and party at the time of the UNESCO decision announcement, “if you favor,” said the mayor.
“We are confident and anxious, which is normal, and I believe we will achieve the purpose of registration of Alentejo sing the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, what Alentejo expect and deserve and all Portuguese want, “he said.
At the regional director of the Alentejo Culture, Ana Paula Almond, will be in Paris, from Tuesday to await the decision of UNESCO intergovernmental committee on the application of sing, sharing the high expectations of others responsible.
“Portugal meets all requirements UNESCO for this type of applications and this is clearly stated in the draft decision [pre-assessment experts] of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee “, released in late October, recalled.
For Ana Paula Amendoeira , is the fact that this draft decision be “as supportive and complimentary about this Portuguese cultural practice and application and safeguard measures proposed” materializing “high expectations” about a possible classification.
“We hope, on Wednesday or at the latest on Thursday, may have this joy to the Alentejo and Portugal,” said the official.
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage Intangible of Humanity, meeting at its 9th session, has representatives from 24 countries – Portugal is not part of -., according to the website of the organization
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