kulttuuriperintöala

Kulttuuriperintöala refers to the sector of the economy and society dedicated to the identification, preservation, interpretation, and promotion of cultural heritage. This broad field encompasses a wide range of activities and professionals involved in safeguarding tangible and intangible aspects of a society's past and present for future generations.

Tangible cultural heritage includes physical artifacts, buildings, archaeological sites, monuments, and landscapes. The management of these assets involves conservation, restoration, research, and curation. Intangible cultural heritage, on the other hand, comprises living traditions, knowledge, skills, and expressions passed down through generations, such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, and traditional craftsmanship.

The cultural heritage sector plays a vital role in education, tourism, economic development, and fostering a sense of identity and belonging. It involves institutions like museums, archives, libraries, historical societies, and national heritage agencies, as well as private practitioners such as conservators, archaeologists, historians, and heritage consultants. Collaboration between these entities, as well as with local communities and international organizations, is crucial for effective cultural heritage management and its sustainable use. The sector also addresses challenges related to funding, accessibility, digitization, and the impact of climate change on heritage sites.