The baguette, now a symbol of France around the world, has been a central part of the French diet for at least 100 years, and there are several myths about its origins.One legend has it that the bakers of Napoleon Bonaparte came up with the elongated shape to make it easier for his troops to carry, while another posits that it was actually an Austrian baker named August Zang who invented the baguette.But if the ingredients are always the same, each bakery has its own subtle style, and every year there are nationwide competitions to find the best baguette in the land.🔴 BREAKING — UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) November 30, 2022New inscription on the #IntangibleHeritage List: Artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread.ℹ️ https://t.co/n5nd2IfvLJ #LivingHeritage pic.twitter.com/MINHjuVffKFeast on some of FRANCE 24's coverage of the baguette:>> Baguettes, a wine festival and Paris rooftops vie for a spot on UNESCO heritage list>> Armfuls of baguettes: French adapt bread buying habits to coronavirus lockdown>> World bread day: The secret of a perfect baguette>> Best baguette in Paris: French capital's bakers compete for prestigious title>> Discovering French bread and the rules of 'baguetiquette'Algerian Rai music and Tunisia's harissa condiment were also among this year's contenders for recognition as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, which started deliberations Monday in Morocco."