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Protecting our intangible' cultural heritage?Two recent entries interested in learning about the customs of their show us just how rich and varied are the practices ancestors, it may already be too late to preserve selected for protection.special protection because of their value to the 5 Both Jeju Haenyeo and falconry illustrate the world, such as the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt or tremendous range of cultural practices which the the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.The culture of the Jeju much of our diverse and precious cultural heritage Haenyeo, the women divers of Jeju Island in South But for the benefit of future generations, I believe Korea, was added to the list in 2016.90 days of the heritage (n) traditions, languages or buildings belonging to the year, holding their breath for about one minute culture of a particular society which were created in the past every dive Knowledge about diving practices and still have importance is passed down from generation to generation UNIT 4already know of UNESCO's famous list of World There are fears that the practice may disappear Heritage Sites, consisting of places selected for unless efforts to preserve it are successful.Its purpose is to record living most of us would agree that UNESCO's efforts customs and traditions which are endangered are valuable, I find myself questioning the fairness by globalization.Regarded as both an we build or create shouldn't they also be art form and a sport, it requires years of training preserved for future generations to experience and discipline.world from France to Mongolia to the United Arab 2 The answer, according to UNESCO (United Nations Emirates, which is home to the world's first falcon !Sadly, falconry is now threatened by the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Protecting our intangible' cultural heritage? by Linda Barker 1 In today's ever-changing global landscape, most within families. Yet today, most of the divers are of us recognize the importance of preserving in their 60s, 70s or 80s. As they have become our own unique cultural heritage. But what do older, younger women have not stepped in to we save? A magnificent building which is under take their place, meaning the practice is in danger threat? A historical part of a city? An important of disappearing work of art? All of these are significant, but 4 Another cultural practice added to the ICH list what about our songs, stories, ceremonies and in the same year is falconry. This is the ancient traditional practices? These intangible aspects of custom of hunting with trained birds of prey. our culture can be just as meaningful as anything such as falcons and hawks. Regarded as both an we build or create shouldn't they also be art form and a sport, it requires years of training preserved for future generations to experience and discipline. Falconry is practised around the and enjoy? world from France to Mongolia to the United Arab 2 The answer, according to UNESCO (United Nations Emirates, which is home to the world's first falcon ! Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). hospital and each year hosts a falcon beauty is yes. That is why in 2008 it published its first contest. Sadly, falconry is now threatened by the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list. You may growth of cities and the loss of natural habitats. already know of UNESCO's famous list of World There are fears that the practice may disappear Heritage Sites, consisting of places selected for unless efforts to preserve it are successful. special protection because of their value to the 5 Both Jeju Haenyeo and falconry illustrate the world, such as the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt or tremendous range of cultural practices which the the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. However, the ICH list was created to preserve. And yet, while ICH list is different. Its purpose is to record living most of us would agree that UNESCO's efforts customs and traditions which are endangered are valuable, I find myself questioning the fairness by globalization. These include languages and and usefulness of the ICH list. Why are some spoken traditions (such as storytelling and poetry). customs and practices included while others are performing arts, traditional crafts and local not? Who decides this? Does inclusion on the list knowledge and beliefs. make a difference in the long term? In this age of 3 Today, there are more than 400 customs and rapid globalization, when fewer young people are traditions on the ICH list. Two recent entries interested in learning about the customs of their show us just how rich and varied are the practices ancestors, it may already be too late to preserve selected for protection. The culture of the Jeju much of our diverse and precious cultural heritage Haenyeo, the women divers of Jeju Island in South But for the benefit of future generations, I believe Korea, was added to the list in 2016. These amazing we must never stop trying women dive 10 m under the sea to get food - lintangible (adi) something which exists although you cannot without the use of breathing equipment. They do touch it this for up to seven hours a day. 90 days of the heritage (n) traditions, languages or buildings belonging to the year, holding their breath for about one minute culture of a particular society which were created in the past every dive Knowledge about diving practices and still have importance is passed down from generation to generation UNIT 4