The United Nations will launch a project to create an inventory of India’s art forms, craftsmanship and other intangible cultural heritage. The ‘wiki-style project’ will be executed through crowd-sourcing and other means engaging with UNESCO, UNDP and the Indian ministries of cult...
Mapping UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage spots Looking at the most recent UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity it’s clear that these “elements,” as they’re called, are all over the map. There’s painting, weaving, pizza making and spring rituals: ...
Even before the onset of the Syrian conflict, proactive steps were being taken to protect the nation’s intangible cultural heritage (ICH). This commitment was evident when Syria pledged its support to the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in 2005 [6...
It has even led to greater emphasis on the social value of intangible cultural heritage and a recognition that it contributes to the social well-being and psychological health of citizens. A UNESCO study [5] on this impact concluded that the pandemic highlights the fragility of intangible ...
However, it is worth noting that most participants were unaware of the UNESCO heritage classification; to them, these places simply represented major historical sites in Syria. Likewise, the term "ICH" (intangible cultural heritage) was unfamiliar to the majority, barring those who had attended ...