Set of 6 silver coins Czech traditions on the UNESCO list proof

Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which is better known as UNESCO, presents a list focused on the aspects of culture that are tangible. Particular countries are committed to protect and preserve these gems of unique forms of cultural expression.

Slovácký verbuňk – Famous improvised male dance from Moravian Slovakia belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2005.

Carnival processions with masks in Hlinecko - Cheerful tradition dating back to the 19th century enriched the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.

Falconry - The traditional way of hunting using birds of prey was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.

Ride of the Kings - The funeral procession was preserved only in Slovácko and Haná. UNESCO-emerged in 2011.

Tradition of guiding Judas - Easter processions with a masked figure take place only in the Pardubice Region. Belongs to the list of UNESCO since 2012.

Kladruby horse breeding – Kladruby is home of the noble Kladruby horses since the 16th century. A petition for their inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List took place in 2006, today it belongs there as the only living creature in the world!