You want fries with that? Belgian chip shops seek UNESCO's approval


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Can fries be considered a cultural heritage worthy of protection? Belgian chip shops think so. Photo: Filepic

Can fries be considered a cultural heritage worthy of protection? Belgian chip shops think so and have tabled a request with Flemish authorities to apply for UNESCO world heritage.

In 2014, the Dutch-speaking Flemish region included fries in its list of intangible and cultural heritage.

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