Sri Lanka’s Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema, the traditional method of tapping the Kithul palm to produce treacle, jaggery, and toddy, has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. (UNESCO) Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The recognition highlights the centuries-old indigenous knowledge, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of the practice, while promoting its preservation and supporting local communities.
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