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/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 intangible cultural heritage?It is the non-physical parts of culture like stories, songs, dances, and skills that people pass down from one generation to another. It is not made of objects but of living practices.
2. Why do people protect intangible cultural heritage?Protecting it helps keep communities connected, keeps traditions alive, and teaches useful knowledge like farming or healing. It also helps people understand and respect other cultures.

Intergenerational Transmission: The process by which knowledge, skills, and cultural practices are passed from older to younger generations.
Cultural Vitality: The degree to which a culture's expressions and practices are actively maintained and evolving.
Cultural Homogenization: The process by which distinct cultures become more similar due to globalization and dominant cultural influences.