heritage practices
[HER-i-tij PRAK-ti-siz]
nounpl: heritage practices
práticas de patrimônio cultural
1. Traditional customs, rituals, and methods passed down through generations within a culture or community
The indigenous community maintains their heritage practices through annual ceremonies and storytelling.
A comunidade indígena mantém suas práticas de patrimônio cultural através de cerimônias anuais e contação de histórias.
2. Established methods and techniques that preserve cultural identity and historical traditions
Heritage practices in cooking preserve traditional flavors and family recipes across generations.
As práticas de patrimônio cultural na culinária preservam sabores tradicionais e receitas familiares ao longo das gerações.
3. Cultural activities and knowledge systems considered important to maintain a group's historical and social continuity
The museum documents heritage practices to ensure they are not forgotten by future generations.
O museu documenta práticas de patrimônio cultural para garantir que não sejam esquecidas pelas gerações futuras.
In Brazil, heritage practices are highly valued, particularly those rooted in indigenous, African, and Portuguese traditions. Organizations and communities actively work to preserve and celebrate these practices, especially in regions with strong cultural identities such as Bahia and the Amazon. The concept is central to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage initiatives and Brazilian cultural policy. In the USA, heritage practices are often associated with immigrant communities and indigenous peoples maintaining their cultural identity within a multicultural society.
Related Idioms & Phrases
preserve one's heritage practices
pass down heritage practices
honor heritage practices
revive heritage practices
document heritage practices
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