Lesson 2: Living Cultural Heritage

Lesson 2: Living Cultural Heritage

History of Living Concept

This Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) by UNSECO highlighted the significance of understanding and protecting intangible cultural heritage.

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Another convection that helped with establishing the concept of living heritage is Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005).

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The concept of living heritage highlights importance of the wealth of knowledge and skills that is transmitted... And not only the manifestation of the heritage