Romania: Traditional Romanian string instrument added to UNESCO’s (…)

December 11, 2025

Traditional Romanian string instrument added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
Dec 11, 2025

Traditional Romanian string instrument added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Romania achieved a new cultural milestone as UNESCO added the cobza, a traditional pear-shaped string instrument, to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The element, officially titled “Cobza, traditional knowledge, skills and music,” was jointly nominated by (…)

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