Costa Rican Government Decrees Corn as Cultural Heritage | Questions de développement ... | Scoop.it

Now we have the first case where a nation has officially declared itself to be a corn-based civilization and culture. On July 25, the Government of Costa Rica decreed that corn is the heart of the nation’s cultural heritage. This includes its gastronomic heritage and cultural expressions that have grown along with the planting, harvesting and consumption of this vital grain.