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UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

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UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Convention was adopted by UNESCO in 2003 and entered into force on April 20, 2006.  It aims at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, at ensuring respect for the intangible cultural heritage of communities, groups and individuals, at raising awareness of the importance of intangible cultural heritage and at ensuring mutual appreciation thereof, and at providing for international cooperation and assistance.