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Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage

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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage is an extraordinary visual and narrative journey into the heart of human traditions that are invisible yet invaluable. Unlike physical monuments or buildings, this book celebrates the "living heritage" passed down from one generation to the next. Inside, readers will discover a wealth of cultural practices such as traditional performing arts, unique religious rituals, vibrant folk festivals, and nearly extinct handicraft skills. Through texts edited by Massimo Centini, the book explains how a nation's identity is shaped by its oral traditions, music, dance, and knowledge of the universe. Stunning photographs showcase expressions of human legacy from all corners of the globe—from colorful carnivals to solemn traditional ceremonies. Students are invited to understand that culture is not just about what we build, but about what we do and how we interact as human beings. This book fosters a sense of respect and the importance of preservation so that this intangible wealth is not lost to the modern age.

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Series Title

History of Culture

Call Number

306 CEN u

Publisher

Italy : White Star., 2019

Collation

211 hlm.: ilus.; 22 x 30 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-8-8544-1469-3

Classification

306

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Intangible Cultural Heritage
Global Traditions
World Cultural Diversity
Visual Anthropology
Customary Preservation
History of Culture

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