Тема: Соколиная охота – живое наследие человека !

[Svetlana]

The announcement we have all been waiting for was made a few minutesago in Nairobi - "Falconry, a Living Human Heritage" has beenofficially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of theIntangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; the culmination of six yearsof work.

http://www.falconer.eu/

[Anonym]

The International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey (IAF) is delighted to announce that Falconry, an ancient hunting art that has captured the imagination of mankind for over 4000 years, has been placed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at a ceremony in Nairobi today 16th November 2010.

Falconry is the art of hunting with trained birds of prey, a tradition that has appeared in a host of historical settings from the royal courts of Asia to Medieval Europe and on into the New World.

In recent times, falconers have played a vital role in the conservation of wild raptors and their prey species, while passing this heritage on to subsequent generations and instilling an appreciation of wildlife and tradition in their children. This recognition by UNESCO is of major importance to anyone with an interest in heritage or conservation; two areas under threat and ones we feel are valued highly by your readership and editorial team. Therefore we would ask you consider this UNESCO announcement for content in a forthcoming edition of your paper.

Falconry and bird of prey-related stories are eye catching in any publication; even people with little interest in animals are captivated by the noble beauty of eagles, hawks and falcons. We offer some hi-resolution images of such birds for use with any coverage you could provide for this recent UNESCO announcement. For further information, I refer you to the attached press release. If I can be of any help whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact me on +353 87 133 0922

Yours sincerely,
Gary Timbrell (Ireland)
PRO for the International Association
Email: gary.timbrell A gmail.com
 

Press Release Falconry and UNESCO.pdf

http://www.iaf.org/