UNESCO classifies four traditional practices as endangered

These traditional practices are threatened by factors including ageing practitioners, poverty, rural exodus and environmental damage.
The Intangible Heritage Committee plans to consider further traditions for inscription in the list, of the 50 rituals submitted for its consideration.
These include the traditional Thai massage Nuad Thai, Irish harp music and alpinism from France, Italy and Switzerland.
The meeting, held this year in Bogota, Colombia, continues until December 14.
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