List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Albania

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003 and took effect in 2006. Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention.

Albania ratified the convention 4 April 2006.

Intangible Cultural Heritage elements

Representative List

Elements in Need of Urgent Safeguarding

See also

• List of World Heritage Sites in Albania

Notes

References

External links

• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site
• UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Albania: Official site