An application dossier for the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage must always include testimonies from members of the communities who identify with the cultural expressions proposed for inscription.
CONTENT OF THE TESTIMONY
A testimony is a written statement, which attempts to answer the following two questions:
1- Do you believe that the Madeira Wine Traditions contribute to the objectives set out in the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage?
They are:
- giving visibility and raise awareness of the importance of intangible cultural heritage
- Promoting dialogue
- Reflecting cultural diversityl and witnessing human creativity
2- Do you think that the Madeira Wine Traditions contribute to the following aspects (if you think so, explain why)?
- a food security
- healt care
- quality education
- gender equality
- inclusive economic development
- environmental sustainability, including climate change
- peace and social cohesion
- others (please specify)
SUBMIT
Once ready, the testimony must be submitted through this form:
In the case of an audio or audiovisual testimony, please send the file by email: gtcvm@mail.uma.pt
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