What is cultural diversity?
Cultural diversity describes the coexistence of different languages, arts, ways of life and forms of expression.
Origins, forms and everyday life
Differences exist within cities, families and generations as well as between countries. UNESCO’s cultural expressions framework emphasizes conditions that enable varied creation and circulation. Diversity does not mean freezing every practice.
Meaning, change and safeguarding
Equal access, freedom of expression and participation strengthen cultural life. Focusing only on highly visible examples can exclude smaller communities; policies should be shaped with those affected.
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