Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage: Review Approaches and Tools for Documentation

Preserving and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is paramount for maintaining cultural diversity, promoting intercultural dialogue, and fostering a sense of identity within communities. This paper explores various approaches and tools for documenting intangible cultural heritage, with a particular focus on leveraging digital technologies such as multimedia platforms, virtual reality, augmented reality, and modern software tools. It examines the significance of ICH, its unique characteristics, and the challenges associated with its preservation. The paper also discusses traditional documentation methods and delves into the innovative approaches that have emerged in recent years. It explores the role of digital technologies in capturing, preserving, and sharing intangible cultural heritage, and highlights the importance of ethical considerations, community engagement, and collaborative efforts in the digital preservation of ICH. By integrating traditional and modern approaches, this paper aims to provide insights into practical strategies for documenting and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in the digital age.