Plan de salvaguardia del patrimonio cultural inmaterial, referido a las técnicas artesanales tradicionales en la confección de artesanías de Totora, en la comunidad León Pug, cantón Colta, provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

This Project aimed to develop a plan to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage in the area of traditional craft techniques in León Pug community, Colta Canton, Chimborazo Province. A methodology was developed in four phases: first we proceeded with the characterization of the territory, which was done through the census ballot where it was possible to demonstrate the potential and weaknesses of the locality through the SEMPLADES situational diagnosis; second, we conducted the exploration, description, and analysis of existing cultural manifestations in the territory, the information collected was used to record the intangible cultural heritage of the locality; third, we determined the state of vulnerability of intangible cultural heritage through the assessment focused on indicators and variables that evaluated: transmission; memory and identity; fourth the philosophical and strategic approach was developed from which the mission and strategic objectives whit which the safeguarding plan was intended to be achieved were reached. In addition, the operational plan was established with 3 programs and 4 projects, with a total investment of US$40.192,00, with the possibility that the financing entities would be: the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, MINTUR, and the GAD from Colta canton. The study site was an easily accessible area with traditional craft techniques, so it was recommended to establish this Safeguarding Plan for the Intangible Cultural Heritage.