For Mint Tea as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jul 25, 2024
Let's Unite Our Voices and Register Mint Tea as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Today we are calling on you to support an initiative that celebrates and preserves a precious part of our global cultural heritage: Mint Tea . This iconic drink, a symbol of hospitality, conviviality and social interaction, deserves to be recognized and included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Why Mint Tea?
Mint Tea is much more than just a drink. It represents centuries of traditions and know-how passed down from generation to generation in many communities in the Maghreb, Africa and around the world. It is a reflection of our hospitality and generosity, and plays a central role in our social interactions and celebrations.
An initiative from Maison NANA1807
This initiative comes from Maison NANA1807 - the House of Organic Mint Tea in France . Founded in homage to Mouima, our beloved grandmother who made the best Moroccan Mint Tea in Berry , Maison NANA1807 aims to magnify the mint tea ceremony in all its aspects and cultural origins. This world heritage listing would not only be a tribute to Mouima, but also to all the women who, through the ages, have shaped and transmitted this cultural heritage with dedication and passion.
Let us unite our voices for a common cause
We invite communities from the Maghreb, Africa, the Arab world and beyond to come together to support this initiative. By uniting our voices, we can demonstrate the importance of this cultural practice and the need for its preservation for future generations.
How can you help?
- Sign the petition published on Change.org, by clicking here
- Raising awareness: Talk about this initiative to those around you. Explain why mint tea is a crucial part of our cultural heritage and why it deserves this recognition.
- Community support: Encourage cultural organizations, local associations and educational institutions to join this cause.
- International collaboration: Invite Maghreb countries, as well as other nations where mint tea is appreciated, to collaborate to submit a joint nomination to UNESCO.
- Social media sharing: Use digital platforms to share stories, photos and videos illustrating the preparation and consumption of Mint Tea. Use the hashtag #MintTeaForPeace to give visibility to this initiative in a peaceful world.
- Mobilizing community leaders: Engage thought leaders, artists, writers and public figures to support and promote this initiative.
The importance of this recognition
The inclusion of Mint Tea as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage would not only preserve this practice, but also celebrate it and pass it on to future generations. This would strengthen our collective pride and our commitment to protecting our rich cultural heritage. It is also a beautiful recognition of the crucial role played by women in passing on this heritage, honoring their dedication to keeping this tradition alive.
Together we can make this vision a reality. Join us in this effort to recognize and honor the importance of Mint Tea, not only as a beverage, but also as a symbol of our history, culture and shared values for Peace.
We are counting on your support and commitment to carry this initiative forward. Let us unite to register Mint Tea as a UNESCO intangible heritage of humanity, in tribute to all those who have contributed to shaping and transmitting this precious heritage.
With gratitude and hope,
Maison NANA1807 > The House of Organic Mint Tea
Together, let's ensure that Mint Tea gets the recognition it deserves as a cultural treasure shared by millions of people around the world.