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    A Legal Analysis of the Protection of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Koch Rajbongshis Under the Intellectual Property Rights Regime
    (NLUJAA, 2026) Haripriya Rajbongshi
    Cultural heritage is the combined legacy of traditions, customs, body of knowledge and cultural manifestations that are preserved and passed down through generations within a community. It is one of the fundamental aspects of social identity and historical continuity. It reflects the value, beliefs and practices of a given community of people. Cultural heritage is broadly divided into two major categories; tangible and intangible heritage. Tangible cultural heritage entails physical and material manifestations of culture such as artifacts, traditional clothing, handicrafts, architectural structures, and other objects that reflect cultural identity of a people. Intangible cultural heritage on the other hand is non-material cultural expressions that are transmitted through generations mainly through oral expression and the participation of people.1 In a culturally diverse nation like India, indigenous and ethnic communities are a vital part in preserving such heritage. And this adds a significant contribution to the cultural richness and diversity of the nation.