Finland and the 2003 Convention

Latest news and events

The Finnish Heritage Agency to lead a project in Northern Europe dedicated to safeguarding living heritage and sustainable development

24 November 2021

The Finnish Heritage Agency is launching a project titled “LIVIND – Creative and living cultural heritage as a resource for the Northern Dimension region”. The proje ›››

European safeguarding activities reactivated in November despite lockdown

15 November 2020

Living heritage events organized online this week by Mexico and Finland

19 October 2020

Periodic reporting

On the implementation of the Convention

15/12/2021 (under process)

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Key references

Ratification of the Convention on

21 February 2013

Read the Convention in: Finnish, Northern Sámi

Committee Member

Membership and participation

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Listing of ICH

Sauna culture in Finland (2020, RL)

3 elements inscribed

2021: Kaustinen fiddle playing and related practices and expressions (RL)
2021: Nordic clinker boat traditions (RL)
2020: Sauna culture in Finland (RL)

On-going nomination(s)

2023: Knowledge, craft and skills of handmade glass production (RL)

Project

2018 - European Year of Cultural Heritage: Engaging youth for an inclusive and sustainable Europe

1 January 2019 – 30 June 2021

Amount (US$) 349,650 ›››

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Accredited NGOs located in this country

Kansanmusiikki-Insituutti ry - FINLAND

2012

Finnish Folk Music Institute - FINLAND ›››

Taitoliitto/Käsi- ja taideteollisuusliitto Taito ry - FINLAND

1913

Finnish Crafts Organization Taito - FINLAND ›››

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Legislation

Act on Restrictions to the Export of Cultural Objects 115/1999

1999

Antiquities Act The 17 June 1963/295

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