Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Convention, adopted by UNESCO in 2003, aims to preserve traditions, skills, and expressions that communities recognize as part of their cultural identity, such as oral traditions, performing arts, rituals, and craftsmanship. It emphasizes safeguarding these practices to maintain cultural diversity and ensure they are passed down to future generations. The convention encourages international cooperation, community involvement, and awareness-raising, helping countries protect living cultural heritage that might otherwise be lost amid modernization and globalization.