Czech timber rafting tradition added to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list

The Czech tradition of timber rafting, recognized as part of Czech traditional folk culture, has been added to UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. The nomination was approved by UNESCO experts at a meeting in Morocco on Thursday.

The craft, dating back to the 14th century, involves the transport of wood by waterways from areas rich in woodland to those in which it is scarcer.

The nomination was submitted by Czechia along with another five European countries, including Germany, Austria, Spain, Poland and Latvia.