Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
Have you ever heard a really cool story or song that has been passed down from your grandparents or great-grandparents? Well, some stories and songs are very special and important to lots of people around the world. These are called "masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity."
"Oral" means that the stories or songs were passed down by talking or singing, instead of being written down in a book. "Intangible" means that these things are not physical objects you can touch or hold, like a toy or a piece of furniture.
People from different countries and cultures can choose something important to them, like a traditional dance or a special holiday, and nominate it to be a "masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity." If it is chosen, then it is recognized as being special and important to people all over the world.
These masterpieces are like treasure, because they remind us of our past and where we came from. They also help us understand and respect other cultures, and make us proud of our own cultural traditions. So, if you hear a story or song that has been passed down from your family, remember that it's part of our shared heritage and something to be cherished!
"Oral" means that the stories or songs were passed down by talking or singing, instead of being written down in a book. "Intangible" means that these things are not physical objects you can touch or hold, like a toy or a piece of furniture.
People from different countries and cultures can choose something important to them, like a traditional dance or a special holiday, and nominate it to be a "masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity." If it is chosen, then it is recognized as being special and important to people all over the world.
These masterpieces are like treasure, because they remind us of our past and where we came from. They also help us understand and respect other cultures, and make us proud of our own cultural traditions. So, if you hear a story or song that has been passed down from your family, remember that it's part of our shared heritage and something to be cherished!