UK Government Consultation on Intangible Cultural Heritage

The UK Government is proposing to ratify the UNESCO Convention on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) and, accordingly, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is inviting participation in a public consultation via an online survey and online roundtable discussions.

The survey, which closes at the end of February 2024, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/2003-unesco-convention-for-the-safeguarding-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage/consultation-on-the-2003-unesco-convention-for-safeguarding-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage

The online round-table discussions, which begin on Friday 26 January, 9:30-11:00, are listed below and can be booked via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ich-in-the-uk-a-round-table-discussion-england-focus-tickets-798663462917

List of ICH roundtable discussions

1. England, Friday 26th January 9:30-11:30am
2. Northern Ireland, Friday 26th January 1-3pm
3. Wales, Monday 29th January 10-12pm
4. Scotland, Tuesday 30th January 1-3pm
5. Oral traditions & expressions, including Folklore, Monday 5th February 10-12pm
6. Oral traditions & expressions, including Folklore, Monday 5th February 7-9pm
7. Performing arts, Wednesday 7th February 9-11am
8. Performing arts, Wednesday 7th February 7-9pm
9. Social practices, rituals, festive events, Thursday 8th February 10-12pm
10. Social practices, rituals, festive events, Thursday 8th February 7-9pm
11. Nature and the universe, Monday 12th February 10-12pm Monday 12th February 10-12pm
12. Nature and the universe, Monday 12th February 7-9pm Monday 12th February 7-9pm
13. Traditional craftsmanship, Tuesday 13th February 1-3pm Tuesday 13th February 1-3pm
14. Traditional craftsmanship, Tuesday 13th February 7-9pm Tuesday 13th February 7-9pm
15. Culinary traditions, Monday 19th February 10-12pm Monday 19th February 10-12pm
16. Traditional sports and games, Tuesday 20th February 1-3pm Tuesday 20th February 1-3pm
17. Minority ICH, Thursday 22nd February 10-12pm Thursday 22nd February 10-12pm

Published 23rd January 2024