Invitation to the international seminar: “Language as a Vehicle of Intangible Cultural Heritage”
We cordially invite you to participate in the international seminar organized by the University of Warsaw in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair on Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Center for Research and Practice in Cultural Continuity.
The event will take place on May 21, 2026 in the Professor Jan Baszkiewicz Auditorium. The seminar is organized on the occasion of the International Day for Cultural Diversity and will be devoted to the role of language as a vehicle of intangible cultural heritage.
The program includes: an introductory session on the significance of language in the context of intangible heritage and two discussion panels: “Minority Languages and Cultural Diversity” and “Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Heritage Protection”. The conference will conclude with a walk during which a concert dedicated to Warsaw’s traditional street music will take place, organized by the City of Warsaw’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Team on the occasion of commemorating the Street Orchestra from Chmielna Street. The conference will be held in English.
Participation in the event is open to all interested parties, however, registration is required. We encourage the participation of students, doctoral candidates, academic staff, and individuals interested in cultural heritage.