intangible heritage
[ɪnˈtændʒəbəl ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ]
nounpl: intangible heritages
patrimônio imaterial
1. Cultural practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills that communities, groups, and individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage, transmitted from generation to generation
Traditional music, dance, and oral storytelling are forms of intangible heritage that communities work to preserve.
A música tradicional, a dança e a narrativa oral são formas de patrimônio imaterial que as comunidades trabalham para preservar.
2. Non-physical cultural assets recognized by UNESCO and other organizations as deserving protection and transmission to future generations
UNESCO recognizes intangible heritage as essential to cultural identity and social cohesion.
A UNESCO reconhece o patrimônio imaterial como essencial para a identidade cultural e coesão social.
3. Living culture encompassing traditional practices, rituals, languages, craftsmanship techniques, and collective knowledge systems
The intangible heritage of indigenous peoples includes sacred ceremonies and traditional ecological knowledge.
O patrimônio imaterial dos povos indígenas inclui cerimônias sagradas e conhecimentos ecológicos tradicionais.
In Brazil, the concept of patrimônio imaterial gained significant prominence after the creation of IPHAN's Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2000. Brazilian samba, capoeira, and Festa de Nossa Senhora Aparecida are recognized examples. This term reflects UNESCO's 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and is central to discussions about preserving indigenous knowledge, Afro-Brazilian traditions, and regional cultural practices. The concept emphasizes that cultural value extends beyond physical objects to include living practices and knowledge systems.
Related Idioms & Phrases
preserve intangible heritage
safeguard cultural traditions
living cultural expression
pass down traditions
intangible cultural property
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