This heritage is transmitted from generation to generation, for the most part orally. It is constantly recreated in response to changes in the social and cultural environment. It provides individuals, groups and communities with a sense of identity and continuity and constitutes a guarantee of sustainable development. (iii) "Intangible cultural heritage" is manifested inter alia in the following domains, on the understanding that the expressions of intangible cultural heritage can simultaneously belong to several of these domains: " (a) oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage; (b) performing arts; (c) social practices, rituals and festive events; (d) knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe; (e) traditional craftsmanship." (Article 2.2 of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage). (iv) of intangible cultural heritage means: "measures aimed at ensuring the viability of the intangible cultural heritage, including the identification, documentation, research, preservation, protection, promotion, enhancement, transmission through formal and non‐formal education, as well as the revitalization of the various aspects of such heritage." (Article 2.3) List of countries Bearer of Popular Craft Tradition (Czech Republic) Living Human Treasure (Cambodia) Living National Treasure (Japan) Living National Treasure (South Korea) Maître d'art (France) National Artist (Thailand) National Living Treasure (Philippines) Others National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award (Australia) National Heritage Fellowship (USA) Cherokee National Treasure (USA) Te Waka Toi awards (New Zealand) In some countries modern artists can also receive the title of National Artist, however this is not considered an intangible cultural heritage since it does fulfill criteria i and ii. National Artist of the Philippines References Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity National treasures