Convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage

According to UNESCO intangible cultural heritage (ICH) ? or living heritage ? is the mainspring of our cultural diversity and its maintenance a guarantee for continuing creativity. As of 30 August 2007 eighty States have already deposited their instrument of ratification, approval or acceptance of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. This UNESCO article and web links provide current news, definitions and context for the Convention