The main objectives of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2003, are to safeguard intangible cultural heritage, to ensure respect for it, to raise awareness about its importance and to provide for international cooperation in these fields.
The Director-General further underscored that tangible and intangible heritage are sources of social cohesion, factors of enrichment through diversity and drivers of creativity, innovation and urban regeneration.
R.2: Inscription of the Festival of Saint Francis of Assisi on the Representative List could increase the visibility of the intangible cultural heritage in general and promote respect for cultural diversity and human creativity.
R.2: Inscription of Fest-Noz on the Representative List could increase the visibility of intangible cultural heritage in general and promote awareness of its importance, while providing an example of intercultural dialogue and human creativity.
In his presentation during the opening session, Mr. Proschan explained in detail the strategy developed by UNESCO to strengthen national capacities for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in general, and in particular, the regional workshops taught since January 2011 in several regions, including the workshop in Havana.
Observing that younger generations in modern societies may have difficulties in understanding the values and significance of intangible cultural heritage, the Director-General noted that in traditional societies, where information from outside was limited and young people acquired new knowledge primarily from older people in their communities, intangible cultural heritage was naturally and directly transmitted from generation to generation through their daily activities.
The workshop will emphasize the role of the government in taking the necessary measures to ensure the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in Kazakhstan, such as adopting a general policy, designating competent bodies, fostering scientific studies and putting in place appropriate legal, technical, and administrative measures.
The training material emphasizes the role of the States in taking the necessary measures to ensure the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage on their territories, such as adopting a general policy, designating competent bodies, fostering scientific studies and putting in place appropriate legal, technical, and administrative measures.
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