Elements on UNESCO Lists

These elements have been inscribed in the UNESCO Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Use these pages to explore them, and to find more images, add more information or upload images about them. See also the pages for inventories that show elements inventoried on the local level and elements by UNESCO Member State.

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How can I contribute?

Report a problem

If you spot a mistake, but you need help to make the correction, you can leave a note on the talk page.

Upload an image about a tradition!

Click on the button to upload a new image to Wikimedia Commons.

There are different contests in Wikimedia projects around the year. The upload button will sign your image up to the currently ongoing contest.

Find missing images

Find an image on Wikimedia Commons by clicking on the Commons category link. You can alternatively search for an image by the element title using the search link.

Correct data

To correct data of a heritage element, you can follow the Wikidata link on the element. You can translate names and descriptions to your language, for example.

To add a new image to the element item, add a statement image (P18). Add the filename of the image to the statement.

Edit or translate many elements

Go to a TABernacle list to edit all items.

If you wish to add the country of origin, follow this rule of thumb: For traditions, use the property country of origin (P495). You can use country (P17) for events that happen in a specific location (P276) or located in the administrative territorial entity (P131) and publications, such as ICH good practices.

The designations employed in the texts displayed on the Wiki Loves Living Heritage page do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNESCO concerning a) the legal status of any country, territory, city or area, b) the legal status of its authorities or c) the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.