After the Italian pizza was listed in the United Nations representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind in December last year, French bakers couldn't sit still-they hoped that the traditional French baguette "French baguette" would also win this honor, so as to improve the quality of the industry. In this regard, French President Macron expressed his support and thought that the reason why France can become the "shoulder handle" in the bread industry is because "we have a baguette that is envied by the whole world".

Macron met with representatives of the French National Federation of Pastry Industries at the Elysee Palace on the 12th. The latter thought that the quality of French baguettes was declining in the era of globalization, and worried that if no action was taken, "no one would be able to make authentic baguettes in 5 years!" "When I saw those baguettes sold in the supermarket, I had to get angry," said Ann Reichardt, president of the Federation. "Some baguettes were frozen, while others were made in other countries, and their practices were irregular." The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said that France introduced a law in 1993 to regulate the practice of traditional French sticks. According to the law, baguettes can only be made of four materials, including flour, yeast, water and salt. The French National Federation of Pastry Industries said that it would follow the example of Italy and apply for its own traditional food. In this regard, Macron expressed support, saying that the "excellent quality and baking skills of baguettes must be passed down and protected".

As we all know, the baguette is a favorite of many French people-they can't live without it almost every day. Ann Reichardt said that 7% of French people said that French baguettes are their favorite bread. "French baguettes, like the Eiffel Tower, are symbols of France." Therefore, many French people are delighted with the president's statement. They believe that the French stick has enjoyed a high reputation in the world, and if it can become the intangible cultural heritage of the world, it will be a good thing for "Made in France". A citizen said: "Wearing a beret on his head and a French stick in his arm, this is the image of the French. If the French stick becomes the intangible cultural heritage of the world, we will be more proud. "

In fact, if a food is to be included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind, it should not only be full of color, flavor and flavor, but also represent the local food culture and tradition, especially the process of making it should reflect the emotional communication between people. UNESCO requires the applicant to reflect the spiritual connotation of a nation and the humanistic feelings of a region. Turkish coffee, French cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine, Japanese food (traditional Japanese cuisine) and kimchi are all on the list because of their unique regional and cultural characteristics.

Elegant and reunion atmosphere is the main reason why French cuisine was selected into the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind in 21, and it is considered as a feast for people to get together and enjoy the art of catering. According to the jury, French dinners emphasize the atmosphere of reunion, the enjoyment of taste and the balance between people and natural products. Not only that, it has been integrated into people's daily life and become an indispensable part for individuals or groups to celebrate important moments.

On December 6th, 213, the Mediterranean diet jointly declared by Spain, Morocco, Italy and Greece was also included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind. Health is the most valued quality of Mediterranean cuisine, with seafood, vegetables, fruits and nuts as raw materials. At the same time, the Mediterranean diet has been passed down from generation to generation among housewives, and its cultural inheritance has also been highlighted.

Of course, Asian cuisines are also included in the intangible cultural heritage list with their unique charm. For many Koreans, kimchi is "the taste of mom". This seemingly inconspicuous dish is indispensable on the Korean table. Not only that, Koreans need to make concerted efforts when pickling pickles, carry forward the spirit of * * * enjoyment in the neighborhood, and enhance the sense of identity and belonging among people. According to UNESCO, kimchi fully embodies the enjoyment and universality of the whole people, which is the main reason why it was selected in 213. In the same year, Japan Heshi, which was selected, embodies the meticulous spirit of the Japanese. Rice, seafood and pickled vegetables are the main food, which takes time to cook, and Japanese families usually prepare for it when celebrating the New Year. Regrettably, the most profound Chinese cuisine has not been shortlisted for the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of mankind. The main reason is that Chinese food is all-encompassing, and it is difficult to be simply quantified like Korean kimchi. However, whether the application is successful or not will not affect the popularity and popularity of Chinese food in the world.