Decision of the Bureau: 19.COM 2.BUR 5

The Bureau,

  1. Having examined document LHE/24/19.COM 2.BUR/MISC/1 concerning the request submitted by the association ‘Koun Breizh-Mémoire de Bretagne’ dated 17 April 2024 in relation to toponymy in Breton language with reference to the national legislation in France (the 3DS Law) aiming to streamline the postal address system on its territory and brought to its attention on 3 June 2024,
  2. Recalling Article 17.3 of the Convention, and paragraphs 1 and 32 of the Operational Directives,
  3. Takes note of the request for the inscription of ‘Toponymy in Breton language’ on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding as a case of extreme urgency in the sense of Article 17.3 of the Convention;
  4. Further takes note of the information provided by the State Party of France in relation to this request during the present meeting;
  5. Considers that the nomination does not constitute a case of extreme urgency based on Article 17.3 of the Convention and requests the Secretariat to inform the association concerned and the State Party of France accordingly;
  6. Encourages the State Party of France to continue working with the communities concerned in ensuring the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in the region concerned, while taking into account the potential impact that its national legislation may have on the status of intangible cultural heritage on its territory.

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