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Every two years, countries reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage under the 2003 Convention. H.E. Tomas Guardia Williamson, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Panama Misión Permanente de Panamá ante la UNESCO to UNESCO and Chairperson of the Convention’s General Assembly, reflects on why protecting #LivingHeritage means protecting cultural...

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