List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Turkey

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003 and took effect in 2006. Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention. Türkiye ratified the convention on 17 October 2003.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Representative List

Need of Urgent Protection

The List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Protection includes elements of intangible cultural heritage that "are of concern to communities and where 'State Parties' consider that urgent measures should be taken to preserve them."

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References

External links

• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site
• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Turkey: Official site