The Living Heritage of Puppetry. The Perception of the Status of Intangible Cultural Heritage and its (Contemporary) Emancipation
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Schweizerisches Archiv für Volkskunde = Archives suisses des traditions populaires |
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| Doi | https://doi.org/10.33057/CHRONOS.1824/61-74 |
| Keywords | UNESCO, UNESCO status, intangible cultural heritage, perception, identification, theatre, Czech Republic, Czech puppetry |
| Description | This study focuses on puppetry, which is recognized on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as a joint nomination by Slovakia and the Czech Republic. It critically analyses the perspectives and attitudes of culture bearers regarding the significance and recognition of intangible cultural heritage. The recognition of Puppetry as part of the UNESCO List highlights prevailing attitudes and conceptual frameworks surrounding intangible cultural heritage in the Czech Republic. Puppeteers exhibit a range of emotional responses regarding the award, reflecting not only their personal beliefs but also their cultural and social dimensions. This phenomenon underscores the existing tensions between the traditional practices of puppetry and the institutional frameworks tasked with its preservation and innovation. |
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