There is a living heritage recognized by UNESCO, which is expressed in the form of oral expressions and traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, craftsmanship and other knowledge. These are traditions passed from generation to generation, that are constantly recreated by communities to instill a sense of identity and promote respect for cultural diversity and human creativity.

In this classification of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, model of diversity and conservation, Central America has four cultural events included on the list: the language, dance and music of the Garifuna, the tradition of the Dance Drama Rabinal Achi, the Güegüense and the Boyeo tradition and ox-carts.

The Rabinal Achi is a Mayan dynastic drama of the XV century and one of the rare testimonies of the pre-Hispanic tradition found in Guatemala. In it, myths are presented about the origins of the inhabitants of the region of Rabinall
The Güegüense is a satirical drama which takes place each year on the Feast of San Sebastian, patron saint of the city of Diriamba, in the province of Carazo, Nicaragua.
Los Garífunas, también conocidos como los Caribes negros o los Garinagu, son descendientes de los indios del Caribe y los esclavos africanos negros que naufragaron en la Isla de San Vicente
The traditional oxcart is the most famous type of craft in Costa Rica. Since the mid-nineteenth century, the oxcarts were used to transport coffee from the Central Valley of Costa Rica in the mountains to Puntarenas on the Pacific Coast.
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