CULTUREProclamation of Masterpieces
Created by UNESCO in 1997, the Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity is an international distinction. This program concluded in 2006 with the entry into force of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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Kallawaya, Bolivia © Jérôme Tubiana | |
The Proclamation program was in line with the Organisation’s endeavours at the international level for the promotion and safeguarding of cultural heritage. The Convention concerning the protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage adopted in 1972, exclusively protects tangible heritage. UNESCO wished to extend protection to intangible cultural heritage, fragile and perishable but essential for communities’ cultural identity.
- Presentation
- Origin and objectives
- Selection procedure
- List of Masterpieces
- Special prizes
- Safeguarding Masterpieces
| Heritage oral intangible popular traditional expression | |
News
| Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage to meet in Chengdu 22 May 2007 - The 24 members of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage are gathering for an extraordinary session from 23 to 27 May in Chengdu, China, at the invitation of the Chinese government. More |
Other Events
Contacts
| Mr Cesar MORENO-TRIANA Intagible Heritage Section Programme Specialist More |
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