The significance of the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the preservation of Serbian cultural heritage

Abstract

With its uniqueness and openness for other cultures, Serbian culture is built upon a rich heritage and notable achievements. Thus, it has left a mark outside of the country's borders. The Slava was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paris. This occurred during the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage which took place from November 24 to 28, 2014. The Slava, thus, became a part of the global cultural heritage and the Republic of Serbia's first cultural good. The decision to inscribe Kolo, traditional folk dance was made on the December 4-9, 2017 session in South Korea. Then as a symbol of Serbian national identity, Singing to the accompaniment of the Gusle became the third inscribed element. This element was chosen during the thirteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Mauritius from November 26 to December 1, 2018.

Keywords

• unesco
• kolo
• slava
• gusle
• cultural heritage