An international jury of public figures chaired by writer Juan Goitisilo and convened by UNESCO proclaimed the Carnival one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on May 18, 2001.
On May 18, 2001, an international jury composed of public figures, chaired by writer Juan Goitisilo and convened by UNESCO, designated Carnival as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.