In 2003, the Day of the Dead celebration was entered on the UNESCO list of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

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The festival was organized after proclamation of Yakut heroic epos Olonkho on November 25th 2005, as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN MOSCOW

The main purpose of the project was the safeguarding and promotion of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, enlarge knowledge of theses Masterpieces proclaimed by UNESCO among young generation, and promote the participation of youth and children in the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage and cultural diversity, enhancing intercultural dialogue for social cohesion and understanding.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN MOSCOW