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Intangible cultural heritage (ICH), comprising practices, skills, oral expressions, rituals, and living traditions, is an essential pillar of cultural identity and diversity. However, it is particularly vulnerable to globalization, cultural homogenization, and socio-economic transformation. The central question is: how can we preserve and transmit this intangible heritage without freezing it, while at the same time making it relevant to current generations in a context of accelerating modernization? The aim is to reconcile the safeguarding of traditional practices with adaptation to the needs and realities of the contemporary world.
The methodology is based on an in-depth literature review and representative case studies. Sources include institutional reports, academic articles, international conventions (such as the 2003 UNESCO convention), and examples of successful projects in different cultural contexts.
The results reveal that the integration of modern technologies, such as digitization and digital platforms, facilitates the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage while making it accessible to a wider audience. The successful initiatives combine traditional and contemporary approaches, enabling creative adaptation of practices without compromising authenticity.
Preserving intangible cultural heritage requires a collaborative approach involving communities, institutions, and experts. Rather than seeing tradition and modernity as opposites, it is essential to see them as complementary.
| Presenting author | Meryem Baba |
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