Thai massage among 15 new global cultural practices on UN list

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BOGOTA • From Thailand's traditional massage Nuad Thai to Iraqis providing hospitality during religious pilgrimage, and from a special Samoa hand-woven mat to the craftsmanship of making traditional hats in Kyrgyzstan.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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BOGOTA • From Thailand's traditional massage Nuad Thai to Iraqis providing hospitality during religious pilgrimage, and from a special Samoa hand-woven mat to the craftsmanship of making traditional hats in Kyrgyzstan.

South-east Asia has three elements that were accepted - the pencak silat martial art of Indonesia, Malaysia's version called silat and Thailand's Nuad Thai. "Great numbers of people dedicate time and resources to provide pilgrims with free access to prayer halls, guest houses and overnight accommodation, among other services".

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