THE IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE AND FOLKLORE IN THE BASARABEAN TOURIST CIRCUIT

Abstract

Cultural heritage refers to the set of physical elements and intangible attributes that represent a nation or society, acquired through social inheritance from ancestors. Such heritage includes tangible cultural elements embodied in buildings and monuments, objects and works of art. These elements are also represented in books and other literary creations, musical instruments, costumes, gastronomy, etc. Intangible elements such as folklore, traditions, language and knowledge of different kinds are also present. Cultural heritage is an asset that has value for the people; hence it is a heritage that is valued, preserved and passed on.