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Diversity of Cultural Expression

In a world that is rich with cultures that span continents, languages, and histories, diversity of cultural expression stands as a cornerstone in the foundation of our shared heritage and future. The term encapsulates the mosaic of distinctive traits, traditions, and identities that emerge from various cultures globally. It is a call to celebrate, protect, and promote the rich tapestry of creativity that blooms in every corner of the world.

Cultural diversity:  Refers to the manifold ways in which the cultures of groups and societies find expression. These expressions are passed on within and among groups and societies.  Cultural diversity is made manifest not only through the varied ways in which the cultural heritage of humanity is expressed, augmented and transmitted through the variety of cultural expressions, but also through diverse modes of artistic creation, production, dissemination, distribution and enjoyment, whatever the means and technologies used.

Cultural expressions: Those expressions that result from the creativity of individuals, groups and societies, and that have cultural content.

Article 4.1 of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
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