Cultural heritage is not only about the buildings and monuments of the past - it is also about the rich traditions that have been passed down the generations. As vehicles of identity and social cohesion, this intangible cultural heritage also needs to be protected and promoted. Thanks to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted in 2003, there is now widespread recognition of the importance of safeguarding the living practices, expressions, skills and knowledge that communities cherish and recognize as their cultural heritage, which must be achieved with the active and full involvement of these communities themselves.
1. Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- 2. Operational Directives for the Implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- 3. Rules of Procedure of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- 4. Rules of Procedure of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- 5. Financial Regulations of the Special Account for the Fund for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- 6. Ethical Principles for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage -- 7. Overall Results Framework for the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- Annex 8.a Model Instrument of Ratification/Acceptance/Approval -- Annex 8.b Voluntary contributions to the Fund for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- Annex 8.c Sessions of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- Annex 8.d Sessions of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage -- Annex 8.e Forms.

International Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)

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