UNESCO experts are set to start deliberations in India on Monday on which practices and traditions should be declared intangible cultural heritage, with this year’s nominations including the Swiss art of yodelling and Italian cooking. A total of 66 customs and crafts from around the globe have been nominated for inscription on one of the UN’s cultural and educational body’s three cultural heritage lists. They also include Iceland’s swimming pool culture and Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights commonly known as Diwali. Brussels’ rod marionette tradition as well as Gifaataa, the New Year fes…

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