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Intangible Cultural Heritage

Endorse the inclusion of Gauja plosters in THE UNESCO list

Friday, May 12, at 15.00 An honesty event will be held in the big hall of the Ministry of Culture, in which the inclusion of the skills of the Gauja plosters will be celebrated...

The book “Recited songs. Practical guide"

Electronic material is still available in www.nematerialakultura.lv and www.lnk.gov.lv. In turn, it is possible to purchase the manual in printed format at the Latvian National Cultural Centre, writing izdevumi@lnkc.gov.lv.

The acceptance of new applications for ICH Inventory has been anounced.

In 2023, applications may be submitted by 5 June. Applications will be assessed by the Council of intangible cultural heritage by inviting experts.

Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a source of cultural affiliation, identity and self-awareness. It includes forms of customs, games and oral expression, knowledge and skills, and related instruments, objects, artifacts and cultural spaces, which are recognised by the communities, groups and, in some cases, individual, as part of their cultural heritage.

Vidzeme Livonian Cultural Space (2022)

Vidzeme's Livonian culture is formed in ancient Livonian Metsepoles and still lives and is owned by Vidzeme Livonian descendants.

Oral tradition and expressions, including the language as an intangible cultural heritage carrier; Customs, rituals, festivals; Games/performatīvās mākslas; Traditional kitchen; Traditional craft skills; Knowledge and customs related to nature and the universe;

The Nīca cultural space (2022)

The cultural space of the church is located in the territory of the modern-day and Otaņku parish, about 20 km from Liepāja countryside.

Other area; Oral tradition and expressions, including the language as an intangible cultural heritage carrier; Customs, rituals, festivals; Games/performatīvās mākslas; Traditional kitchen; Traditional craft skills; Knowledge and customs related to nature and the universe;

Latvian Old Believers' Church of Pomorian Church (Знаменный распев) (2022)

The singing of signs or “stalks” is a sacred prayer of prayers, whose roots are found in Byzantine.

Other area; Oral tradition and expressions, including the language as an intangible cultural heritage carrier; Customs, rituals, festivals; Games/performatīvās mākslas;

Izstāde Siguldas Jaunajā pilī 2022.gada16.03-18.04

Weaving of belts in Sigulda municipality in a written tissue pulse technique (2022)

Traditional craft skills;

Dancing tradition in Riga (2021)

Other area; Oral tradition and expressions, including the language as an intangible cultural heritage carrier; Customs, rituals, festivals; Games/performatīvās mākslas;

The Weaving of Patterned Zemgale Skirts Using Drawlooms (2021)

Traditional craft skills;

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