Recognising Intangible Heritage in Urban Transformations: Narratives of Communities’ Cultural Life in Everchanging Cities (Cities, Heritage and Transformation)

The notion of intangible heritage as a key urban element is underexplored, yet inherently intertwined with urban life that can influence and be influenced by urban policies and practices.This book undertakes the fundamentally interdisciplinary tasks of conceptualizing intangible heritage and recognizing communities' roles as its stewards. From celebration of new years to cultural expressions in daily life, such as religious practices, music and food, intangible heritage is an integral part of communities and individual lives, often considered a natural extension of their ‘being’.Cultural practices are intertwined with human existence.Traditions and cultural expressions do not happen in isolation; they are conditioned by socio-cultural and urban spatiality. The book offers compelling narratives, explorations, and testimonies on the intangible nature of heritage, and it highlights the challenge of the invisibility of heritage in urban discussions.This volume unpacks links between space,