The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) defines intangible cultural heritage elements as 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 term intangible cultural heritage is formally established by the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was drafted in 2003 and took effect in 2006. The inscription of new heritage elements on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists for protection and safeguarding is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organization established by the Convention. Cuba ratified the Convention on 29 May 2007. It served on the Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee twice, from 2008 to 2012, and from 2016 to 2020.

National lists are required by the Convention for the further nomination of elements to the UNESCO lists.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity consists of three lists: the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, and the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices. Cuba only has elements inscribed on the Representative.

Representative List This list aims to represent the intangible cultural heritage of Cuba worldwide and bring awareness to its significance.

+ Name Media Year Description La Tumba Francesa 2008 00052 Rumba in Cuba, a festive combination of music and dances and all the practices associated 2016 01185 Punto 2017 01297 Festivity of Las Parrandas in the centre of Cuba 2018 01405 Knowledge of the light rum masters 2022 01724 Bolero: identity, emotion and poetry turned into song 2023 01990 Traditional knowledge and practices for the making and consumption of cassava bread 2024 02118 The practice of Cuban Son 2025 02299

See also

List of World Heritage Sites in Cuba Culture of Cuba Tourism in Cuba

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References

External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Cuba: Official site