Jodl recognized as a masterpiece of intangible heritage by UNESCO
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The technique of yodl singing, which is a symbol of Swiss culture, has been included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made during the meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee, held on December 11, 2025 in New Delhi. The Swiss cultural office has applied for the inclusion of iodine in this list in 2024. Jodl is a unique singing technique based on rapid transitions between the chest voice and falsetto, characterized by sharp switching between voice registers and a characteristic ringing, high sound.