Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/convention-for-the-safeguarding-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the treaty adoption date?October 17, 2003
2. What is the entry into force date?April 20, 2006
3. What is intangible cultural heritage (ICH)?Intangible cultural heritage is the living stories, dances, songs, crafts, and knowledge that people share and learn from one another. It includes things like oral stories, festivals, and special skills that are passed down from grandparents to children.
4. Why did UNESCO create the Convention for Safeguarding ICH?UNESCO made the Convention because many living traditions were disappearing because of big changes like cities growing, people moving, and new media. They wanted to help protect these traditions so people could keep their identity and share them with others.

Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH): Living cultural expressions, knowledge, and skills transmitted across generations.
Safeguarding: Measures taken to ensure the viability and continuity of ICH practices.
State Party: A country that has formally agreed to be bound by the Convention.
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the treaty's custodian.