Johor nominating nasi briyani and zapin for Unesco heritage

Johor’s star dish: (From left) Nurin Nadhrah Abdul Razak, Nabillah Umairah Abu Bakar, Avyanna Roxen Junita and Iryndeana Alysha Abdullah showing the nasi briyani Johor. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Efforts are under way to put nasi briyani Johor and traditional dance, zapin, on the list of intangible heritage under the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).Yayasan Warisan Johor director Sharil Nizam Abdul Rahim said he is confident that nasi briyani Johor and zapin are capable of meeting Unesco’s set criteria.

However, he added that efforts to put both items on the list necessitate undergoing various processes and stages which include making presentations and obtaining expert help.