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.[1] The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003[2] and took effect in 2006.[3] 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.[4]
Pakistan ratified the convention on 7 October 2005.
Intangible Cultural Heritage elements
Representative List
| Name | Image | Year | No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz +[a] | 2016 | 01161 | New Year is often a time when people wish for prosperity and new beginnings. March 21 marks the start of the year when a variety of rituals, ceremonies and other cultural events take place for a period of about two weeks. | |
| Falconry, a living human heritage +[b] | 
|
2021 | 01708 |
Need of Urgent Safeguarding List
| Name | Year | No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suri Jagek (observing the sun), traditional meteorological and astronomical practice based on the observation of the sun, moon and stars in reference to the local topography | 2018 | 01381 | Suri Jagek (literally, observation of the Sun) is the body of traditional and empirical knowledge in meteorology and astronomy of the Kalash people. Agriculture, prevention of natural damage and the constitution of the calendar arise from this system. |
See also
Notes
- ^ Shared with Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey.
- ^ Shared with Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates.
References
- ^ "What is Intangible Cultural Heritage?". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Text of the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "The States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
- ^ "Functions of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage". UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Retrieved 13 January 2024.
External links
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Pakistan: Official site
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