The Platform explored the intrinsic linkages between world heritage and intangibleculturalheritage, which is embedded in the living tradition of the city and which drives Kyoto's community engagement and deliberate commitment towards disaster-risk prevention in the future.
And with Unesco listing flamenco as an IntangibleCulturalHeritage (culturally important traditions, practices, and rituals) in 2010, the city continues to stand at the vanguard of the vital and precious art.