EAN: 9783319729824

THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF THE INTANGIBLE CULTURAL...

This book describes the global legal framework for safeguarding the Intangible Cultural
Heritage - as defined by the UNESCO Convention in 2003 - and analyses its use in selected
countries in the Americas  Asia  Africa and Europe. Each of the contributions has been prepared
by high profile experts and strategically addresses countries that are representative for their
corresponding area. Our understanding of the term Cultural Heritage has changed considerably
over the past few decades  and it is becoming increasingly clear that the concept also includes
traditions and living expressions that we inherit from our ancestors and pass on to our
descendants. UNESCO has recognised and responded to this change of perspective  creating
through the 2003 Convention an international instrument for safeguarding the Intangible
Cultural Heritage  a notion including oral traditions  performing arts  social practices 
rituals  festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  as well as
the knowledge and skills needed to produce traditional crafts. New values  practices and
heritages were recognized - from the ancient African rituals to the Mexican Mariachi musical
expression to the Brazilian Samba and the Mediterranean Diet - all of which convey strong
social and cultural meaning for their community's identity. Intangible Cultural Heritage is a
growing  relatively recent field of study and also an emblem of the dialogue between distant
populations with different cultures  which is the reason why a comparative approach is the most
appropriate basis for conducting an analysis of how the contracting states to the Convention
live up to their commitments through national safeguarding measures and enhancement policies or
through international cooperation projects.

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