What are physical and living heritage?

Physical (also called tangible) cultural heritage refers to significant physical spaces and objects that are passed down from one generation to the next. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites
  • Artworks and manuscripts
  • Modes of transportation

Living (also called intangible) cultural heritage refers to significant traditions, values and identities we pass down from one generation to the next. Examples include but are not limited to:

  • Oral traditions, songs and performing arts

  • Beliefs, cultural practices and festivals/holidays

  • Skills such as cooking and traditional handcrafting