What is intangible cultural heritage? (What are intangible cultural heritage products)

1. Intangible cultural heritage refers to various forms of traditional cultural expressions passed down from generation to generation by people of all ethnic groups and regarded as part of their cultural heritage, as well as physical objects and places related to traditional cultural expressions.

2. Intangible cultural heritage is an important symbol of the historical and cultural achievements of a country and a nation, and an important part of excellent traditional culture.

3. "Intangible cultural heritage" and "material cultural heritage" are opposite, and are collectively referred to as "cultural heritage".

4. In different countries, the items included in the intangible cultural heritage are not exactly the same, because the nation, history, culture and even national conditions of each country are different.

5. Therefore, the specific classification of intangible cultural heritage in each country is not entirely consistent.

6. However, after the United Nations has synthesized the situation of intangible cultural heritage in various countries, the classification of intangible cultural heritage in the "Convention for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage" promulgated by UNESCO covers almost the basic situation of all countries in the world.

The classification of intangible cultural heritage proposed by Chinese scholars is almost based on the system established by this convention.