IPDT Services
Preserving identity is nurturing the essence of our history.
Each tradition, each story, each expression reflects the soul of its people. It is the essence of who we are, the narrative that defines us, and the legacy we pass on to future generations. Preserving and valuing cultural heritage is a priority for all destinations and communities. With a specialised and dedicated approach, we guide, support, and facilitate the entire process, from preparing the application to its submission, ensuring goals are achieved and international recognition is secured as a tribute to our roots.
To ensure the effectiveness of this process, we incorporate mechanisms to measure and monitor performance against defined goals. This enables the organisation to assess its progress, make informed adjustments, and communicate its achievements to stakeholders.
Why classify Intangible Cultural Heritage?
Our experience in the tourism sector supports the view that Culture, Heritage, and Tourism should be developed together in an inclusive, positive, and sustainable way. This approach ensures a balance between supply and demand, while preserving the authenticity of destinations, communities, and their traditions.
Community valorisation
Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage means valuing and honouring the knowledge and skills of communities, keeping the authenticity of cultural practices alive over time and recognising their unique contribution to cultural identity. These practices are not merely artistic expressions or techniques, they tell stories, reflect values, and shape the identity of a people.
Cultural Identity
Each expression of intangible cultural heritage represents a unique identity of the community and its territory, reflecting the traditions, beliefs, and values that define them. These expressions not only enrich cultural diversity but also strengthen the bonds within the community, fostering a sense of belonging and continuity over time.
Estate for the Future
Preserving intangible cultural heritage is a commitment to the future, leaving a diverse and magnificent legacy for future generations. It is a living treasure that enriches community identity and contributes to the continuity and appreciation of culture over time.
Preserving intangible cultural heritage is a commitment to the future, leaving a diverse and magnificent legacy for future generations. It is a living treasure that enriches community identity and contributes to the continuity and appreciation of culture over time.
How did we develop the application for the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage?
01. INVESTIGATION
Data collection
We identify and study all existing written, photographic, and video records that are highly representative in order to catalogue and organise all the information..
02. FIELD WORK
Collecting testimonials
Our operating model focuses on several key areas: energy and greenhouse gas emissions, water, waste, transport, biodiversity, land use, chemical use, governance, and economic, social and cultural management.
03. STRATEGY
We define the Safeguarding Strategy
With a meticulous approach that aims to actively protect and promote cultural value. The strategy covers several detailed measures, from identifying concrete actions to implementing initiatives that leverage the safeguarding of the asset and its entire ecosystem.
04. REGISTRATION
We manage the entire process
From organisation and supporting documentation to the submission of the ICH Matrix – Intangible Cultural Heritage. We prepare the complete dossier, including all necessary documents, and manage requests for clarification and procedures arising from public consultations, ensuring dedicated support at every stage of the process.
Do you need support in creating an inventory of intangible cultural heritage?
What are the outputs of the advisory services for registration in the National Inventory?
01.
Historical Review
The historical review is a document supporting the application to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is a document that traces the origins, evolution and importance of the cultural heritage. It contextualises the cultural heritage at a social, cultural and historical level, highlighting valuable information to support the application.
02.
Historical archive
Creation of a historical archive designed to centralise and organise high-value information on the cultural asset, serving as a foundational resource for the application to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
03.
Safeguarding Strategy
This strategic document addresses the initiatives and projects developed and promoted in relation to the cultural heritage associated with BEM.
The Safeguarding Strategy presents and defines proposals with a time frame, guiding action over a 10-year period, while also allowing for the planning and implementation of short-, medium- and long-term measures aimed at preserving and enhancing cultural heritage.
04.
Video Production
The video is a valuable resource for promoting and enhancing the element within the framework of the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It provides an engaging and immersive view of cultural heritage, enabling a deeper understanding of its richness and its importance to cultural identity.
05.
ICH Submission Form
Essential documents for submission to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The forms provide the foundation for presenting the nominated cultural asset and are essential to ensuring a comprehensive and detailed understanding of its significance.
Case Study IPDT®
Barco Moliceiro
2021 — 2025
Preserving the Moliceiro Boat means honouring the knowledge of its masters and ensuring that this art continues to sail into the future.
The inscription of “Moliceiro Boat: The Art of Ship Carpentry of the Aveiro Region” in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, as an entry under urgent safeguarding, marks a crucial step in preserving one of the foremost symbols of Portugal’s lagoon identity.
Since 2021, IPDT has been providing technical support for this process in close collaboration with the Intermunicipal Community of the Aveiro Region, with the aim of protecting the craftsmanship of master builders and painters, whose continuity is currently under threat.
The official recognition highlights the historical, social, and cultural value of this tradition, as well as its importance for the sustainable development of the region. This inscription strengthens the ambition to see the Moliceiro boat included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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