Pustaka Ilmiah Universitas Padjadjaran

Abstrak

wipo IWG 1

“Traditional cultural expressions” and/or “expressions of folklore” are any form, tangible or intangible, in which traditional culture [and knowledge] are embodied and have been passed on from generation to generation, including, but not limited to: (a) phonetic or verbal expressions, such as stories, epics, legends, poetry, riddles and other narratives; words, signs, names, and symbols; (b) musical or sound expressions, such as songs, rhythms, and instrumental music; (c) expressions by action, such as dances, plays, ceremonies, rituals, games, puppet performances, and other performances; (d) tangible expressions, such as material expressions of art, handicrafts, architecture and spiritual forms. Protection shall extend to any traditional cultural expression or expression of folklore which is the unique product of an indigenous people or local community and belongs to that people or community as part of their cultural or social identity or heritage. The specific choice of terms to denote the protected subject matter should be determined at the national, sub-regional, and regional levels.