12.3 Intangible cultural heritage and its preservation
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Intangible cultural heritage includes non-physical aspects of culture like oral traditions, rituals, and knowledge passed down through generations. It's crucial for cultural diversity and community identity. UNESCO defines it as living expressions that adapt to changing contexts while maintaining cultural significance.
Preserving intangible heritage faces challenges like globalization and aging knowledge bearers. Strategies include community-based inventorying, documentation, and education. International efforts, led by UNESCO's 2003 Convention, provide frameworks for safeguarding these vital cultural elements worldwide.
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Definition and Significance
Defining Intangible Cultural Heritage
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Intangible cultural heritage encompasses non-physical aspects of culture (oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge about nature and the universe)
UNESCO defines it as living expressions inherited from ancestors and passed to descendants
Provides communities with a sense of identity and continuity
Dynamic and evolving nature adapts to changing social and environmental contexts
Maintains cultural significance despite adaptations
Importance of Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage
Crucial for maintaining cultural diversity
Fosters social cohesion within communities
Promotes respect for cultural differences among different groups