The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage, they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts.[1] The "intangible cultural heritage" is defined by the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, drafted in 2003[2] and took effect in 2006.[3] Inscription of new heritage elements on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists is determined by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, an organisation established by the convention.[4]
Bosnia and Herzegovina ratified the convention 17 October 2003 and 23 February 2009, respectively.[5][6] Also, a Bosnia and Herzegovina state commission for cooperation with the UNESCO is established.[7]
Name | Image | Year | No. | Description |
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Zmijanje embroidery | 2014 | 00990 | Zmijanje embroidery is a specific technique of embroidery practised by the women of villages in the area of Zmijanje on Manjača mountain. | |
Konjic woodcarving | 2017 | 01288 | Konjic woodcarving is a specific technique of woodcarving practised in Konjic. | |
Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain | 2018 | 01289 | Picking of iva grass on Ozren mountain. | |
Grass mowing competition custom in Kupres | 2020 | 01512 | Mowing on Kupres or Štljanica is an annual mowing competition that takes place in July on the specific meadow of Štljanica in Kupres. | |
Lipizzan horse breeding traditions +[a] | 2022 | 01687 |