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Old 25th November 2023, 05:13 PM   #1
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On this day in 2005 UNESCO award the keris the status of Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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Old 26th November 2023, 09:19 AM   #2
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Unesco and not Unseco!
Yes, and this award drastically boosted the interest for the keris worldwide (making, books, and trade), but 18 years after, it has significantly reduced...
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Old 26th November 2023, 06:59 PM   #3
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Old 26th November 2023, 08:19 PM   #4
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Unesco and not Unseco!
Yes, and this award drastically boosted the interest for the keris worldwide (making, books, and trade), but 18 years after, it has significantly reduced...
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Thanks Jean, we are all a bit careless sometimes. LOL! I am, of course, well aware it is UNESCO and will correct my error.
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Old 26th November 2023, 08:22 PM   #5
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I prefer the Byrds to the King James version myself. LOL!
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Old 26th November 2023, 11:50 PM   #6
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I probably first heard it from the Byrds, but over time it has become one of my most used bottled & ready to pour quotes.
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Old 27th November 2023, 12:18 AM   #7
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The Byrds rendition of Dylan's Chimes of Freedom may be more appropriate for these days Mates.

Drifting off topic here.
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Old 27th November 2023, 02:38 AM   #8
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Long time since I noticed that one Rick, I reckon about 60 years.

and maybe you're right
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