The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) identifies intangible cultural heritage as the "non-physical traditions and practices that are 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.
Slovenia ratified the convention on 18 September 2008.
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
List Name Image Year No. Description Škofja Loka Passion Play 2016 01203 It is a penitential Passion procession in Škofja Loka. Door-to-door rounds of Kurenti 2017 01278 Kurentovanje is Slovenia's most popular and ethnologically significant carnival event. This 11-day rite of spring and fertility highlight event is celebrated on Shrove Sunday in Ptuj. Bobbin lacemaking in Slovenia 2018 01378 Beekeeping in Slovenia, a way of life 2022 01857 Lipizzan horse breeding traditions + 2022 01687 Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices + 2023 01968 A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns. Art of dry stone construction, knowledge and techniques + 2024 02106
See also List of World Heritage Sites in Slovenia
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References
External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Slovenia: Official site