Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO defines Intangible Cultural Heritage or ICH  as “the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills – as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated therewith – that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage” (source). This means ICH not only represents inherited traditions from the past but also contemporary rural and urban practices in which diverse cultural groups take part.

British Columbia is home to a multitude of intangible cultural heritage expressions that identify and connect our diverse communities. Explore how you can help conserve Intangible Cultural Heritage in your community below.