Cultural Heritage Status of Songbird Fishing Is Tested

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The centuries-old Singvogelfang in the Salzkammergut (Salzkammergut) is now once again responsible for discussions: animal protectionists criticise the adherence to tradition as unnecessary torture, while around 500 bird catchers are poking on this right. Now UNESCO is examining whether this unique practice should continue to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage. After the "Austrian Animal Welfare Association" criticized the catch of…

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For centuries, the Singvogelfang has been part of the Salzkammergut, and now the tradition could be out of date: dozens of fishing permits have been revoked by the courts, and the status as a UNESCO cultural heritage is also on the tip. While bird-catchers persist in tradition, animal-protectors hope for the final end of the controversial practice.