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Levande kulturarv (Living Heritage) is the national website of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Sweden. Intangible cultural heritage is traditions, customs, skills, expressions and knowledge transmitted among people and through generations. Everyone can participate in strengthening, sharing knowledge and keeping the intangible heritage alive.
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The Convention celebrates 20 years
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s Convention of the Safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage. We are looking forward to celebrating this anniversary during the year!
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The Convention celebrates 20 years!
2023 marks the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s Convention of the Safeguarding of the Intangible Heritage. We are looking forward to celebrating this anniversary during the year. -
Nordic boat tradition added to UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage list
Ever since the Viking Age, boat builders in the Nordic region have been using the clinker technique when constructing boats. On December 14th the tradition was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative Lis...