Merriam–Webster defines the term “meet” with many meanings.
As a transit verb, “meet” is interpreted as:
1) to come into the presence of for the first time: to be introduced to or become acquainted with; to come together with, especially at a particular time or place; to come into contact or conjunction with; to appear to the perception of,
2) to encounter as antagonist or foe,
3) to enter conference, argument, or personal dealings with,
4) to confirm to, especially with exactitude and precision,
5) to pay fully,
6) to cope with,
7) to provide for,
8) to become acquainted with,
9) to encounter experience,
10) to receive or greet in an official capacity.
As an intransitive verb, the term means
1) to come face–to–face, to come together for a common purpose, to come together as contestants, opponents, or enemies,
2) to form a junction or confluence,
3) to occur together.
The term “tangible” is interpreted as
1) capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch, substantially real,
2) capable of being precisely identified or realized by the mind,
3) capable of being appraised at an actual or approximate value.
On the contrary, “intangible” denotes “not tangible”. It is impalpable.
In my view, cultural heritage lies in the liminality of tangibility and intangibility, if it could be intentionally met or encountered by happen. Whatever, they meet in flexible liminal spaces and negotiate or confront or assimilate. It is also mentioned that World Heritage Criterion (vi) is where (in)tangibility meets nature and culture in liminality.
With this understanding, I introduce the articles related to notions of “meet” and “(in)tangibility,” either inscribed to UNESCO World Heritage or not, hoping to contribute to better communication between faiths and other issues in the current conflicted society.
