A living tradition needs practitioners, not only a commemorative day
Four quick slides from The Greater India’s explainer edition.
Play this web story
Illustrative stock photograph. Slides summarise an The Greater India explainer.
Look beyond the showcase
A performance or exhibition can introduce a tradition to new audiences.
Culture is lived knowledge
UNESCO describes intangible cultural heritage through practices, knowledge and expressions recognised by communities, including oral traditions, performing arts and craftsmanship.
Ask the people doing the work
A useful cultural story asks practitioners what has become easier, what has become harder and what they want to pass on.
Follow what comes after recognition
Recognition provides a moment to ask longer questions about teaching, access and continuity.