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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ratified the convention 17 October 2003 and 23 February 2009, respectively. Also, a Bosnia and Herzegovina state commission for cooperation with the UNESCO is established.
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Representative List Name Image Year No. Description Zmijanje embroidery 2014 00990 Zmijanje embroidery is a specific technique of embroidery practised by the women of villages in the area of Zmijanje on Manjača mountain. Konjic woodcarving 2017 01288 Konjic woodcarving is a specific technique of woodcarving practised in Konjic. Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain 2018 01289 Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain. Grass mowing competition custom in Kupres 2020 01512 Mowing on Kupres or Štljanica is an annual mowing competition that takes place in July on the specific meadow of Štljanica in Kupres. Lipizzan horse breeding traditions + 2022 01687 Sevdalinka, traditional urban folk song 2024 01872
See also List of World Heritage Sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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References
External links UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage: Official site UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Official site