Petrykivka decorative painting was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
05 December 2013 15:39
The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Heritage, holding its 8th session until 7 December, today inscribed 11 elements on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This marks the end of this year’s inscriptions.
The Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity serves to raise awareness of intangible heritage and provide recognition to communities’ traditions and know-how that reflect their cultural diversity. The List does not attribute or recognize any standard of excellence or exclusivity.
Petrykivka decorative painting nominated to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity upon the initiative of Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksandr Vilkul.
