INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE AS A FACTOR OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE RECOGNITION OF UKRAINE’S NATIONAL TRADITIONS

Abstract

The article discusses the issue of preserving and promoting the intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine as a key element of the cultural identity of the nation and an integral part of the world heritage of humanity, which must be preserved and passed on to future generations. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding intangible heritage as a factor that shapes not only the cultural landscape of the country, but also contributes to strengthening national security and social cohesion. The current legislation in the field of intangible cultural heritage protection is analyzed, in particular, regulatory legal acts that regulate the process of identification, preservation, promotion and documentation of elements that have special value for individual communities and regions. Particular attention is paid to the practical experience of local governments, cultural institutions and public organizations that actively participate in the preservation of intangible cultural heritage through the implementation of projects, preparation of nomination dossiers for inclusion of elements in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. It is noted that a number of unique elements common in certain regions of Ukraine are currently under threat of extinction due to urbanization, military operations, changing lifestyles and insufficient awareness of the population. In this regard, an important task is not only to create conditions for their preservation, but also to actively inform society about the risks, popularize intangible cultural heritage among young people and at the international level. It is emphasized that support for intangible cultural heritage should be considered as a component of national policy and humanitarian security, because the preservation of cultural identity is the key to the stable development of the state and its identity in a globalized world.