To promote the preservation and transmission of intangible cultural heritage.

To generate revenue for UNESCO.

To create a global inventory of intangible cultural heritage.

To facilitate the exchange of cultural goods and services.

The element is a manifestation of the cultural diversity of humanity.

The element is transmitted from generation to generation.

The element is in danger of disappearing.

The element is a product of industrialization.

10 years

25 years

50 years

100 years

Oral traditions and expressions

Performing arts

Social practices, rituals, and festive events

Traditional craftsmanship

Communities must provide written consent for the nomination.

Communities must participate in the preparation of the nomination dossier.

Communities must provide financial support for the nomination.

All of the above.

1

2

3

4

10 pages

20 pages

30 pages

40 pages

The element's significance and value

The element's authenticity and integrity

The element's viability and sustainability

The element's economic value

500

1000

1500

2000

China

India

France

Spain

To ensure that the elements on the List are still relevant and viable.

To remove elements from the List that are no longer in danger of disappearing.

To add new elements to the List that have become endangered.

All of the above.

Every 2 years

Every 4 years

Every 6 years

Every 8 years

The element is no longer practiced or transmitted.

The element has lost its significance and value.

The element is no longer in danger of disappearing.

The element has become a commercialized product.

The Committee evaluates nominations for inclusion on the List.

The Committee decides which elements to remove from the List.

The Committee provides financial support for the safeguarding of elements on the List.

All of the above.

12

18

24

30