'Nuad Thai', Traditional Thai massage Recognised in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists

The traditional “Nuad” Thai massage from Thailand has been recognized by UNESCO as part of its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This massage was originated in India but is practiced in Thailand for centuries. It was popularized when a specialty school was opened in the 1960s to train massage therapists from around the world.
Nuad Thai Massage is one among over 20 elements that have been chosen for inclusion in the 2019 list.
The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list includes 13 items from India till date.
The most recent addition was made in 2017 when Kumbh Mela was added to the list.
The first three entries in the list were made in 2008, when Vedic chanting, Ramlila and Sanskrit theatre Kutiyattam were added.