Cultural footprints: exploring the past, present and future
Culture does not always take a physical form – something you can touch, hold, or put up on display. In order to protect intangible forms of culture, UNESCO first defined them in the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Oral traditions, customs, rituals, festivals, dance, theatre, and even dietary cultures fall under this umbrella. What are the opportunities for school education? Let’s examine some recent successful initiatives.
