Criteria for Designation of Important Intangible Cultural Properties and Recognition of Individual and Group Holders
I. Criteria for Designation of Important Intangible Cultural Properties
Performing arts
A.Among music, dance, drama and other performing arts, a property is recognized if it:
1.possesses specially high artistic value;
2.holds a specially important place in the history of the performing arts; or
3.possesses high artistic value, or holds a specially important place in the history of the performing arts, and clearly displays the unique features of a region or school;
B.To be recognized, performing arts must be outstanding examples of techniques that are important elements in the formation or composition of the performing arts in question.
Craft techniques
Among ceramics, textile weaving and dyeing, lacquer work, metal work, and other craft techniques, a property which meets any of the following criteria is recognized if it:
1.possesses specially high artistic value;
2.holds a specially important place in the history of craft techniques; or
3.possesses high artistic value, or holds a specially important place in the history of craft techniques, and clearly displays the unique features of a region.
II. Criteria for the Recognition of Individual and Group Holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties
Performing arts
Individual Holders should be:
- those who embody, to a high degree, performing arts or its techniques designated as Important Intangible Cultural Properties (here referred to as simply “performing arts or techniques”);
- those who master performing arts or techniques, and who are thoroughly familiar with them;
- members of groups made up of two or more individuals who together embody, to a high degree, performing arts or techniques.
Group Holders:
In the case of performing arts or techniques held by many people, a group is recognized if it consists largely of holders, where the nature of the technique allows for little distinction between individual holders.
Craft Techniques
Individual Holders should be:
A.those who master, to a high degree, the craft techniques designated as Important Intangible Cultural Properties (hereinafter, referred to simply as “craft techniques”);
B.those who accurately master a craft technique, and who are thoroughly familiar with it;
C.members of groups made up of two or more individuals who master, to a high degree, a craft technique, which displays shared characteristics.
Group Holders:
In the case of craft techniques held by many people, a group is recognized if it consists largely of holders, where the nature of the technique allows for little distinction between individual holders.