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Cassava's UNESCO Heritage Status Offers Hope for Caribbean Communities

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Cassava's UNESCO Heritage Status Offers Hope for Caribbean Communities

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  • The UNESCO World Heritage List now includes cassava, a staple food across the Caribbean, recognized for its cultural significance.
  • This recognition stems from a joint application by Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Venezuela, and Honduras in 2022.
  • Cassava bread symbolizes the Indigenous and African heritage of these communities, fostering unity among various cultures.
  • Officials from various countries, including Cuba and Venezuela, praised this recognition as a testament to age-old traditions surviving colonization.
  • Haitian officials view this development as a source of hope for overcoming national crises and enhancing social cohesion.

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