Voices of heritage

Tell Your Story

Every story matters. Share yours, so together we can weave a living tapestry that will keep our shared memory alive for future generations.

Not all cultural heritage can be displayed in a museum. Our memories, stories, customs and traditions live in our hearts, and we pass them down the generations through sharing moments and rituals. By sharing yours, you help preserve the richness and diversity of our heritage.
Fill out the form below and add your voice to this endeavour.

Tell us about your tradition

This form is divided into six sections to guide you step by step. Each section focuses on a different aspect of your tradition, from the basics to your story, context, and media.

All fields marked with (*) are required unless marked optional.

1. Start with the basics

Give your tradition a short, clear title.

Choose the field that best matches your tradition:

(e.g. lullabies, blessings, proverbs, storytelling, survival tales and testimonies.)(e.g. social practices on love, Jewish lifestyle, festive occasions, Shabbat customs, Mimouna, Yom Kippur break fast traditions.)(e.g. agricultural calendar, moon-based rituals, medicinal plants, nature-based customs and traditional wisdom about the world.)(e.g. handmade skills and techniques kept alive across generations, Judaica artisanship, paper cutting, embroidery, calligraphy.)(e.g. music, theatre and dance that bring Jewish stories to life.)

Is this a personal practice or something shared by a group/community?

2. Tell your story

One or two sentences that capture the essence of your tradition.

Max 500 characters

You can either write a full description or upload a short video or audio explaining it. At least one of these options is required.

Option A — Written description

Tell us more about your tradition: how it's practiced, when, where, and why it matters.

Max 1500 characters
Option B — Video or audio description

Upload a short video or audio file if you prefer to explain your story in your own voice.

Max 25MB (MP4, AVI, MOV, MP3, WAV, OGG)

3. Why it matters

Explain why this tradition should be remembered or celebrated.

Think about whether fewer people practice it, if younger generations are losing interest, or if social/economic changes are making it harder to continue.

Is it already recognized/protected at the local, regional, or state level?

4. Context

Which language(s) is this tradition expressed in?

Where is this tradition practiced?

5. Add your media

Visuals and sounds help bring your story to life.

Up to 3 images (max 3MB each)
1 video (max 50MB)
1 audio (max 5MB)

6. About you

Share books, articles, or links that document this tradition.

For follow-up if needed (not public).

Anything else you’d like to add?

Thank you for sharing your heritage.
Together, we honor and preserve the living memory of our shared past.
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