An intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a
practice, representation, expression, knowledge, or skill considered by UNESCO
to be part of a place's cultural heritage. Buildings, historic places,
monuments, and artifacts are cultural property. Intangible heritage consists of
nonphysical intellectual wealth, such as folklore, customs, beliefs,
traditions, knowledge, and language. Intangible cultural heritage is considered
by member states of UNESCO in relation to the tangible World Heritage focusing
on intangible aspects of culture. In 2001, UNESCO made a survey among States
and NGOs to try to agree on a definition, and the Convention for the
Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was drafted in 2003 for its
protection and promotion.