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.
Background 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.
The Netherlands ratified the convention on 15 May 2012.
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Representative List Name Image Year No. Description Craft of the miller operating windmills and watermills 2017 01265 Corso culture, flower and fruit parades in the Netherlands 2021 01707 Bloemencorso –meaning "flower parade/pageant/procession"–. is a parade where the floats (praalwagens), cars and –in some cases– boats are magnificently decorated or covered in flowers. Falconry, a living human heritage + 2021 01708 Rotterdam Summer Carnival 2023 01870 The Zomercarnaval –meaning "Summer Carnaval"– is an annual event in Rotterdam. It mimics the Carnaval of Latin America and the Dutch Caribbean (Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao). Traditional irrigation: knowledge, technique, and organization + 2023 01979
See also List of World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands
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References
External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands: Official site