Berlin Techno Receives UNESCO 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' Status

Berlin's techno scene has been added to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, a designation that serves to promote and protect important cultural traditions.Typically, the list is reserved for activities and events more closely related to a given culture. Among the five other newcomers to the list in Germany were a specific sewing technique, a form of acapella singing popular in the city of Brandenburg and a winter parade where people wear furry costumes that takes place yearly in Bavar...