This document provides an overview of key concepts from the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. It defines intangible cultural heritage as the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills recognized by communities as part of their cultural heritage. The Convention takes a flexible approach, with few obligations or definitions, allowing countries flexibility in implementation. It covers intangible cultural heritage domains like oral traditions, performing arts, and traditional crafts. Safeguarding involves ensuring the viability of intangible cultural heritage, and community participation is essential to identification, transmission and all safeguarding activities.