By decision of the UNESCO General Conference, October 17 is celebrated annually as the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The aim of the day is to showcase the diversity and richness of living heritage and to raise awareness of the importance of its protection.

Come along with a cup of coffee and hear about how this work is being done in Finland and Slovakia.

Programme

• ÚĽUV and its Participation in the Inscription of Elements on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
  

Ms. Petra Kolláriková

• Living Heritage – Tools from Finland
  

Leena Marsio, Senior advisor, Finnish Heritage Agency

• Ancient craft techniques trending today
  

Paula Vanne, Craft producor and person responsible at Taito Shop Turku
Moderator Kikka Jelisejeff, Taito organization Finland.