Humanity's traditions are all connected. Discover the links between the different elements of our intangible heritage! Take a deep breath and dive into exploring and visualizing the connections among humanity's living cultural heritage.
What does intangible cultural heritage mean to you? - People across the globe answer the question in a variety of interconnected ways.
Short video introducing UNESCO's Invitation to Dive into Intangible Cultural Heritage.
UNESCO's site is wonderful to explore, but also can be confusing. Tips: [1] Hover your cursor over the main map (pictured above). As your cursor moves over various elements, connections are highlighted. Follow one of the strands and you'll find a cultural element at the end! Click on it to learn about it. [2] You can also directly browse and search the information by country or key word here. NOTE: The United States is not a party to the 2003 Convention that established this UNESCO initiative, so no US resources are listed in the searchable database.