The International Charter and Guidance on Sites with Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICICH) was developed by the ICOMOS International Scientific Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage and formally approved at the ICOMOS General Assembly in Brazil in 2024. This Charter serves as a foundational framework for integrating intangible cultural heritage into site-based heritage practices, emphasizing its inextricable connection to tangible heritage. It provides principles, ethical standards, and best practices for recognizing, safeguarding, and managing intangible cultural heritage within communities, reinforcing the importance of cultural continuity and rights-based approaches. The Charter aligns with international heritage conventions, including the 2004 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, and offers guidance for heritage professionals, policymakers, and communities engaged in conservation and cultural sustainability. Read more.
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