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.

Kenya signed the convention on 24 October 2007.

Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Good Safeguarding Practices Name Year No. Description Success story of promoting traditional foods and safeguarding traditional foodways in Kenya 2021 01409

Elements in Need of Urgent Safeguarding Name Year No. Description Traditions and practices associated with the Kayas in the sacred forests of the Mijikenda 2009 00313 The identity of the Mijikenda peoples is expressed through oral traditions and practices related to their sacred forests. Isukuti dance of Isukha and Idakho communities of Western Kenya 2014 00981 The Isukuti dance is a traditional celebration of the Isukha and Idakho communities. Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng'esherr, three male rites of passage of the Maasai community 2018 01390 Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng'esherr are three male rites of passage of the Maasai people. Rituals and practices associated with Kit Mikayi shrine 2019 01489 Rituals and practices of the Luo people. Mwazindika spiritual dance of the Daida community of Kenya 2025 02297 Spiritual dance of the Daida community that combines dance, music, and storytelling.

See also List of World Heritage Sites in Kenya

References

External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Kenya: Official site