Intangible Cultural Heritage

Cultural heritage does not only refer to monuments and artefacts. It actually goes way beyond customs, rituals, and social practices, the knowledge and skills transmitted through master-apprentice relations. These are traditions that we “inherit from our ancestors and pass on to our descendants,” as

Türkiye is among the top five countries with the most intangible heritage values included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list. In fact, there are 25 Turkish intangible heritage values that can be found on this prestigious list. With plenty of oral traditions, local knowledge, and traditional skills having made it onto the list, Türkiye’s rich heritage is due to its long history as the bridge between East and...