
Unesco in Cyprus submitted the Cypriot musical tradition “Fones” to be included on the Unesco list of Cultural Heritage on Wednesday.
Unesco Cyprus said preparations for the nomination were underway under the supervision of Unesco Cyprus’ national commissioner Antigoni Polynik and Medieval History professor Angel Nicolaou-Konnari with the support of municipalities, communities and cultural organisations.
“Fones” are melodies on which mainly, but not only, romantic couplets are sung. These couplets