France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati announced plans to recognize and protect cabaret as a significant art form, highlighting its role in French culture and freedom. The initiative includes a €475,000 funding proposal to support cabaret visibility and creation, benefiting 200 cabarets and 5,000 jobs across the country. Dati also supports registering the can-can dance as part of France's intangible cultural heritage. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)