Workshop, Seminars, Lectures and Courses
Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Global Context
On 20 February 2026, an educational session on intangible cultural heritage was held at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder). The session explored the UNESCO 2003 Convention and its approach to safeguarding living cultural heritage.
Intangible cultural heritage includes living traditions, practices, knowledge and skills that communities recognise as part of their cultural heritage. Key areas include oral traditions, performing arts, rituals and festive events, knowledge of nature, and traditional craftsmanship.
The session examined the development of international heritage frameworks and the relationship between tangible and intangible heritage. Particular attention was given to community participation, safeguarding, representation and the role of states in shaping heritage recognition.
The activity was held as an in-person academic session combining a presentation with discussion and examples from different cultural contexts.
Intangible Heritage and UNESCO Nomination Dossiers
On 8 May 2026, an educational workshop on intangible cultural heritage and UNESCO nomination dossiers was held at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder). The session focused on the practical application of the UNESCO 2003 Convention and its Operational Directives.
The workshop addressed the identification, documentation and safeguarding of living cultural practices, with particular attention to nomination criteria, community participation and the role of national inventories.
Participants worked with real-world nomination cases and applied the Convention's criteria to different heritage situations. The activity also examined questions of representation, consent, human rights, sustainability and the relationship between international recognition and community-based heritage governance.
The activity combined short presentations, case studies, group work and the preparation and presentation of simplified nomination dossiers, followed by discussion and peer feedback.