Invitation to an International Seminar: “Language as a Vehicle of Intangible Cultural Heritage”

We invite you to participate in an international seminar organized by the University of Warsaw in collaboration 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 Prof. Jan Baszkiewicz Auditorium. The seminar is organized to mark International Day for Cultural Diversity and will focus on 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, as well as two panel discussions: “Minority Languages and Cultural Diversity” and “Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Heritage Preservation.” At the end of the conference, there will be a walk followed by a concert dedicated to Warsaw’s traditional street music, organized by the City of Warsaw’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Team to commemorate the Street Orchestra from Chmielna Street. The conference will be conducted in English.

Participation in the event is open to all interested parties. We encourage students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and anyone interested in the subject of cultural heritage to attend.

Registration link

Full program