18 inspiring projects celebrating Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage practices announced as part of National Heritage Week 2020
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Published on
Last updated on
From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
Published on
Last updated on
18 inspiring projects celebrating Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage practices announced as part of National Heritage Week 2020
As part of National Heritage Week 2020, taking place on 15 to 23 August, the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht is supporting the delivery of 18 projects to showcase and raise awareness of Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. Under the Heritage Week 2020 sub-theme – relearning skills from our heritage – the Department has engaged with practitioners on projects to highlight and raise awareness of some of the diverse practices that are part of Ireland’s rich tapestry of cultural heritage.
Minister Martin in welcoming the initiative, commented: ‘Our living heritage is an integral part of our culture and initiatives such as this help to showcase our traditions, skills and practices and support their safeguarding for future generations. I wish to thank those who have taken part in our open call for intangible cultural heritage projects and encourage everyone to participate in National Heritage Week 2020 as the vast array of projects featured over the course of the week ensures that there is something to interest everyone.’
A number of practices inscribed on Ireland’s National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage are featured as part of the initiative, giving the public the opportunity to delve into our intangible cultural heritage through learning about:
The initiative also features: