via Myanmar Times, 07 February 2020: The traditional cosmetic will be proposed to Unesco next month.
Thanaka – that yellowish paste that Myanmar people of all ages, men and women alike, have smeared on their face for centuries – will be proposed for UNESCO Cultural Heritage listing, according to a government plan.
The cosmetic, made from ground tree bark, emits a fragrant scent similar to sandalwood, cools the skin and provides protection from the sun.
Myanmar’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture will submit a proposal to UNESCO in March to include thanaka on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Source: Traditional Myanmar cosmetic aims for Cultural Heritage List | The Myanmar Times
