Berlin techno: Why it came under the protection of UNESCO
Recently, one genre of music that is an integral part of Berlin's culture was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This happened as a result of Berlin's efforts to preserve its world-famous nightlife over the past few years.
Last year, the city launched a scheme to pay young people to go to clubs and announced 500 new cultural spaces. Now, Berlin's techno music is under the protection of UNESCO along with five other German traditions, TimeOut. writes.
It is emphasized that the list of intangible assets defends cultural forms of expression that are linked to human creativity, passed down from generation to generation and constantly evolving. Music, dance, and theatre fall into this category, and so does techno.
A network of clubs and promoters in Clubcommission is responsible for maintaining and preserving the city's nightlife. "This is another milestone for Berlin's techno producers, artists, club operators, and event organizers," its members say.
Representatives of the local music industry are convinced that this decision will help ensure that club culture is recognized as a valuable sector worthy of protection and support.
In addition, the Finsterwalde singing tradition and the Kirchseeon Perchtenlauf winter parade in Bavaria, as well as the Schwälmer Weißstickerei tapestry sewing, apple cider carts, and mountain climbing in Saxony, have also been added to the UNESCO list.
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