Cordoba, December 10 (NA) – Cuarteto, an emblematic genre of the popular culture of Argentina's Cordoba province, has been officially recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the Intergovernmental Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during its 20th session held in New Delhi, India, this Tuesday. This distinction places cuarteto on a worldwide list that includes national rhythms such as tango and chamamé, but also expressions like jazz, reggae, mariachi, and flamenco, among various genres that have achieved universal transcendence. In this way, Cuarteto was included in the list of intangible cultural heritage, which contemplates oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and skills that communities, groups and individuals recognize as part of their cultural identity. Secretary of Culture of the Province, Liliana Barela, expressed her satisfaction with the achievement obtained and specified that with this declaration of Cuarteto, there are now four Argentine manifestations incorporated into the list: Tango together with Uruguay, Filete Porteño and Chamamé. “Because in Cordoba, cuarteto is not heard: it is felt,” the statement reads. “This is not just a prize: it is a celebration of who we are. Our way of living, laughing, getting excited, and sharing,” the statement said. The path to this recognition began in 2020, driven by the Municipality of Cordoba, during the mayoralty of Martín Llaryora (current governor of the province) and continued during the current administration of Daniel Passerini, informed from the press secretariat of the Government of Cordoba. “This was led by Martín Llaryora, who had a 360-degree vision that encompassed the orange economy, tourism, culture, recreation and the identity of the territories,” said Mariano Almada, former Secretary of Culture of the Municipality and current head of Community Relations and Cult. “We dance with the heart,” Llaryora wrote on his X account.
