The date, established by UNESCO, aims to raise awareness about the need to safeguard and value intangible cultural heritage, which includes oral traditions, songs, traditional crafts, and knowledge related to nature and community lifestyles.
Unlike material heritage, intangible heritage resides in people, their knowledge, and the practices that are continuously recreated, adapting to social changes without losing their connection to the cultural roots of each territory.
In the municipality of Góis, this heritage is manifested in the memories, customs, and knowledge of its villages and people, serving as a crucial element for understanding local identity and community history.
The valorization of this heritage, according to the municipality, involves its knowledge, recording, safeguarding, and transmission between generations, thereby strengthening cultural diversity and the communities' connection to their origins.
