2025 Korea UNESCO-Accredited NGO Capacity-Building Workshop

The first NGO Workshop of 2025 was held in Andong. Organized by the International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO), the event was attended by the Korea Heritage Agency (KHA), The Center for Intangible Culture Studies (CICS), and the World Martial Arts Union (WoMAU).During the workshop, participants viewed a performance of Hahoe Byeolsingut Talnori, an element inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This was followed by a session in which each NGO presented its activities and engaged in discussions on the operational direction of the “Korean UNESCO-Accredited NGOs Council.”Participants then visited Hahoe Village, Byeongsan Seowon, Buyongdae Cliff, and the World Mask Museum, gaining firsthand insight into how Andong’s rich UNESCO-designated heritage is preserved and utilized in connection with the local community.  The Andong workshop reaffirmed the importance of solidarity and exchange among NGOs. It provided a foundation for contributing to the sustai

The Oral Tradition as Cultural Heritage from Kumbasa Village

The oral traditions in Kumbasa Village represent a valuable aspect of Indonesia’s cultural heritage, passed down from generation to generation. As a cultural practice, oral tradition is an integral part of the community and continues to live alongside its people. The values embedded within oral traditions—religious, moral, and cultural—serve as guiding principles in daily social life.In Kumbasa Village, oral tradition is closely linked to customary rituals. During these rituals—such as balia, mompaura, novatiaka, novunja, and others—oral narratives are recited as an essential component. In the past, oral traditions were not limited to traditional ceremonies but were also performed during communal celebrations such as weddings, thanksgiving events, and more. However, with the dynamic changes in modern society, these traditions are now predominantly preserved within the context of customary rituals.Customary rituals and oral traditions are deeply interconnected. Although oral traditions in Kumbasa are primarily

Artsakh Beckons: Preservation of Nagorno-Karabakh Folk Music

"Artsakh Beckons" is an urgent cultural preservation initiative launched by Naregatsi Art Institute (NAI) following the September 2023 exodus of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh. The project addresses the imminent threat to the region's unique musical heritage, characterized by its distinctive local dialect and traditional folk songs that form a cornerstone of cultural identity for displaced communities.This comprehensive preservation effort focuses on documenting, archiving, and transmitting the endangered folk music traditions that represent one of the brightest cultural expressions of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians. The project is particularly critical as these musical traditions weren't previously documented in Armenia's major cultural institutions, including the Komitas State Conservatory and the Art Institute of the Academy of Sciences.Working directly with displaced musicians and cultural bearers, NAI employs professional ethnomusicological methods to create high-quality audio-visual recordings, musi

Festive events held under the slogan "May your values ​​​​be eternal - Navruz!"

"May Your Values Be Eternal – Navruz!" Celebration in TakhtakupirUnder the slogan "May Your Values Be Eternal – Navruz!", a grand festive event was held in Takhtakupir district. The celebration brought together local residents, cultural figures, and officials to honor the rich traditions of Navruz.The event featured national music, traditional dances, and folk performances, highlighting the deep cultural heritage of the Karakalpak people. Local artisans showcased their crafts, and a special exhibition displayed traditional dishes symbolizing prosperity and unity.Organized by the Takhtakupir District Administration, the festival emphasized the importance of preserving and passing down intangible cultural heritage to future generations. Navruz once again served as a reminder of peace, renewal, and the enduring values of our ancestors.

JAMU WELLNESS CULTURE

Inscribed in 2023 (https://ich.unesco.org/en/18com) on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Jamu is a wellness culture in the form of herbal medicine and traditional treatment heritage of the Indonesian people. Jamu culture has existed in Indonesia/Nusantara since the 8th Century CE. This is proven from relief carvings on Borobudur Temple (8TH Century) and ancient manuscripts (eg. Ramayana Kekawin, sarga 1-9, pada 989 (910 CE), Serat Centini 1814 M, and palm leaf manuscripts. Jamu is not the same as ordinary medicine, being for health, beauty, happiness, Jamu increases the body's immunity, maintains health and helps treat diseases, according to a heritage system.The geographical location of jamu wellness culture encompasses the whole of Indonesia. Concentrations of jamu wellness culture are found in the provinces of Central Java, Yogyakarta Special Province and East Java. Jamu makers from Java have spread all over Indonesia. Traditional medicines are found in various regions in Indonesia w

Korean bamboo screen/blind making: jukryeom/yeomjang

To separate and create interior and outside spaces, for privacy, to create cooling shade from the sun in the hot weather that retained breeze, for ritual and state use, and a myriad of other uses, Koreans made bamboo blinds or screens. Three-to-four-year-old bamboo (wangdae) is harvested by hand in climates and ecosystems that grow the strongest and most dense plants, and then processed in many steps to harvest the outer grain of each cylinder and splice them thin. The finest screens are made from splints drawn through metal drawplates, and woven with weights and, traditionally, silk thread, on a loom.

Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf

Inscribed in 2011 (6.COM) on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent SafeguardingIranian Lenj vessels are traditionally hand-built and are used by inhabitants of the northern coast of the Persian Gulf for sea journeys, trading, fishing and pearl diving. The traditional knowledge surrounding Lenjes includes oral literature, performing arts and festivals, in addition to the sailing and navigation techniques and terminology and weather forecasting that are closely associated with sailing, and the skills of wooden boat-building itself. The navigational knowledge used to sail Lenjes was traditionally passed on from father to son. Iranian navigators could locate the ship according to the positions of the sun, moon and stars; they used special formulae to calculate latitudes and longitudes, as well as water depth. Each wind was given a name, which along with the colour of water or the height of waves was used to help forecast the weather. Specific music and rhythms also constituted inseparable par

Qālišuyān rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān

Inscribed in 2012 (7.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of HumanityQālišuyān rituals are practised in Iran to honour the memory of Soltān Ali, a holy figure among the people of Kāšān and Fin. According to legend, he was martyred, and his body found and carried in a carpet to a stream, where it was washed and buried by the people of Fin and Xāve. Today, Soltān Ali mausoleum is the site of a ritual where a carpet is washed in the holy stream by a huge gathering. It takes place on the nearest Friday to the seventeenth day of the month of Mehr, according to the solar-agricultural calendar. In the morning, people of Xāve gather at the mausoleum to sprinkle rosewater on the carpet. Having completed the wrapping rituals, they deliver it to the people of Fin outside, who rinse the carpet in running water, and sprinkle rosewater drops with neatly cut and beautifully decorated wooden sticks. The carpet is then returned to the mausoleum. People of Kāšān contribute a prayer-carpet and the

Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling

Inscribed in 2011 (6.COM) on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent SafeguardingNaqqāli is the oldest form of dramatic performance in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has long played an important role in society, from the courts to the villages. The performer – the Naqqāl – recounts stories in verse or prose accompanied by gestures and movements, and sometimes instrumental music and painted scrolls. Naqqāls function both as entertainers and as bearers of Persian literature and culture, and need to be acquainted with local cultural expressions, languages and dialects, and traditional music. Naqqāli requires considerable talent, a retentive memory and the ability to improvise with skill to captivate an audience. The Naqqāls wear simple costumes, but may also don ancient helmets or armoured jackets during performances to help recreate battle scenes. Female Naqqāls perform before mixed audiences. Until recently, Naqqāls were deemed the most important guardians of folk-tales, ethnic epics and I

Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz

Inscribed in 2016 (11.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of HumanityNew Year is often a time when people wish for prosperity and new beginnings. March 21 marks the start of the year in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It is referred to as Nauryz, Navruz, Nawrouz, Nevruz, Nooruz, Novruz, Nowrouz or Nowruz meaning ‘new day’ when a variety of rituals, ceremonies and other cultural events take place for a period of about two weeks. An important tradition practised during this time is the gathering around ‘the Table’, decorated with objects that symbolize purity, brightness, livelihood and wealth, to enjoy a special meal with loved ones. New clothes are worn and visits made to relatives, particularly the elderly and neighbours. Gifts are exchanged, especially for children, featuring objects made by artisans. There are also street performances of music and dance, publi

Training workshop on capacity-building for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage with focus on empowering women for sustained livelihood and sustainable development

This project is envisaged to be held in 2024. It will make the most of relevant success stories on the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage that have proved effective in empowering women through sustained livelihoods and the intergenerational transfer of knowhow on living heritage of communities, in the Region and beyond. Women in West and Central Asia are bearers of valuable knowledge, professions, skills, and arts. They are the bearers of different forms of oral culture that has been continued and developed by themselves through time. The continuity of these forms of living heritage in today’s world, with a special focus on the role of women, is dependent on the part(s) that these forms of living heritage can play in sustained economic development of their bearer communities. Considering that the Region and beyond is abundant with such success stories, the proposed project can offer an opportunity to selected countries of the Region for empowering women.

Networking among NGOs of the region (west and central Asia), information-sharing and mapping of expertise

Working with representatives from member and participating countries of Tehran ICH Centre, develop a better understanding of the role of NGOs in the 2003 Convention and identify and gather information on such bodies/entities in each country. This project that was envisaged for implementation in FY 2023-2024 and effective steps have been taken so far in implementing it in hybrid and online formats, needs to be continued in FY 2024-2025 to achieve the objectives and expected results outlined for it under the approved Action Plan by the Tehran ICH Centre. This will involve, in FY 2024-25, holding one or more information-sharing meeting(s) with focal points from member and participating countries with the aim of exploring and explaining: the range and type of potentially relevant NGOs/CSOs in the regional countries; the role of NGOs within the 2003 Convention; the areas of policy-making and of ICH safeguarding in which they might be active; and the possibilities and process of accreditation to the Committee. This

Jiseung

Jiseung, or Korean paper basketry, is an indigenous art form practiced in Korea for centuries and is sometimes referred to as noyeokgae. It involves twisting and twining lengths of hanji (Korean paper) into objects needed in households. Beyond using long lengths of corded hanji for rope, which were turned into mesh bags and undergarments, hanji twists were woven into vessels, mats, tea tables, pillowcases, shoes, quivers, brush holders, baskets, wallets, backpacks, purses, lanterns, chamber pots, bowls, and teapots.

Tornohan

“In some places, exchange-labor relationships may not be structured as a network (with fuzzy boundaries) but may be quite elaborately organized, as is the case in Luisiana, Laguna (Duhaylungsod, 1981 in Olofson, 1983, p. 169). Here the arrangement is called tornohan, and a group of farmers democratically elect a facilitator (kabisilya), (whose) office rotates among them. They have a set term of agreement for a period of work, meet on the same two days of every week, always hold a festivity at the end of every turn and rotation, and have regular meetings to analyze problems encountered in the work and to decide on the remaining schedule. Besides the expansion and cultivation of upland and wet-rice parcels, the tornohan involves work in coconut plantations and in making fishponds in damming streams” (Olofson, 1983, p. 169).  Text submitted by Raizel Albano, Founder and Director of Anthro on Foot Audio Walking Tours

Harmonic Swiddens

“Harmonic swiddens (are) precursors to indigenous agroforestry” (Olofson, 1983, p. 154). “Swiddens—clearings made in the forest by shifting cultivators—may be of two types, depending on the cultural traditions of the farmer. Harmonic swiddens are simultaneous polycultures that have the characteristics listed above for AFS*. Disharmonic swiddens may have evolved from harmonic ones, with the farmer learning to specialize to the point of monoculture or near-monoculture, with one species such as sweet potato, upland rice, or corn dominating in the field… The harmonic swidden is much more capable than the disharmonic of regenerating into natural forest during the fallow period” (ibid.). “The Tiruray of Mindanao have been described as having another kind of what I call resonance between the forest and the cultivated areas. This involves a virtual exchange of planting materials between the two sites. Four bamboo species, the fruit trees Averrhoa carambola, narra, and Gendarussa vulgaris are taken from the forest and

Primus Occupantis

“The general pattern in the establishment of rights to land in the Cordillera is primus occupantis (i.e., the first to occupy the land by clearing and using it). Titles are embedded in rituals and are orally transmitted. The various groups have different land-use systems and different kinds of rights attached to land—for foraging, swiddening, wet-rice agriculture, mining, and grazing cattle and water buffalo. It is not uncommon for some ethnic groups to have multiple land-use systems, each governed by different rules” (Prill-Brett, 1994, p. 689).  Text submitted by Raizel Albano, Founder and Director of Anthro on Foot Audio Walking Tours

Subsistence (or Kinship) Mode of Production

“Indigenous communities are generally subsistence production societies… Because forests are a highly diversified environment, they provide opportunities for a variety of productive activities such as forest resource extraction, horticulture, hunting and fishing. Traditionally, the exploitation of the natural environment is carried out on a small scale because the fundamental goal is simple production to maintain the household and not production of surplus for the market. By its nature, this mode of production tends not to over-exploit the available resources. Such a level of resource exploitation does more to assure long-term sustainability of production, although it is considered underproductive from the standpoint of formal economics” (Duhaylungsod, 1998; Duhaylungsod & Hyndman, 1995 in Duhaylungsod, 2001, p. 612).“This subsistence mode of production of indigenous peoples is largely based on an ideology of reciprocal exchange. As in access to land use, the entire production system of indigenous peoples is s

Baybayin

Baybayin is one of the Philippines’ most widely used ancient scripts, as used in the Laguna Copperplate (shown in the photo) codifying the payment of a certain debt.Stemming from the Tagalog word “baybay,” meaning “to spell,” archaeological and historical records suggest that the Baybayin was used between the 14th to 16th centuries, coinciding with the Filipinos’ active trade with their Malaysian and Indonesian neighbors, who were then using the Kawi script. The emergence of the Baybayin and Kawi scripts testify to maritime Southeast Asia’s interactions with Indian traders as both scripts appear to descend from the Brahmic or Indic script, a script widely used in India during the reign of Emperor Ashoka.As of this writing, only four indigenous groups are known to be using this script (Brookes, 2021; Griffiths, 2018; Hartmann, 1986; Kuipers & Bhaskararao, 2003; Postma, 1992; Wade, 1993).      Text by Raizel Albano, Founder and Director of Anthro on Foot Audio Walking Tours

Mayvanuvanua

“The term mataw refers to the method of hook-and-line fishing for dorado (Coryphaena hippurus) and to the fisher using this method” (Mangahas, 2008, p. 380).“Traditionally in Batanes the mataw method of fishing has a collective aspect: before the fishing season begins fishers must first get together to “make the port” (Mayvanuvanua). Presently there are only four mataw ports or vanua in Batan Island: Chanpa-n, Manichit, Maratay, and Diora, located on the Valugan (roughly the east) side of Batan Island” (ibid.). “By making the vanua (Mayvanuvanua), the mataw transform the vanua, which is a natural geological feature of the landscape, into a sacred and sensitive place” (ibid., p. 380-382). Text submitted by Raizel Albano, Founder and Director of Anthro on Foot Audio Walking Tours

Payuhwan

“The general term for cooperative work among the Ivatan is payuhwan, wherein the group extends or rotates the cooperative work to its members. The sound of the vudyadong or Triton’s trumpet shell signals the start and end of the cooperative work and the time to rest among the payuhwan” (Tabios, 2020). “In case one member cannot attend the payuhwan on the scheduled date, the member must send a representative or substitute” (ibid.), reflecting the community's deeply rooted regard for harmony and unity. Text submitted by Raizel Albano, Founder and Director of Anthro on Foot Audio Walking Tours

Solbeg

The Kankana-eys, an indigenous group from the northern Philippines, resort to a sharing system called solbeg.As the baknang (a member of a wealthy household) entrusts one cattle head to his/her caretaker, the latter ensures that the cattle head produces three offspring: two of which, along with the original head, are given back to the baknang, while the remaining head is to be kept by the caretaker.Through the solbeg sharing system, the baknang and the caretaker share in the responsibility of growing more cattle (Bagamaspad and Pawid 1985), benefitting their respective families and the community.  Text by Raizel Albano, Founder and Director of Anthro on Foot Audio Walking Tours

Tongtong

The tongtong is the primary justice system used by indigenous communities in the Cordillera Administrative Region in the Philippines for conflict resolution. With customary laws serving as its basis, the tongtongan (or the “council of elders”) serves as judges, mediators, and counselors.As outlined by Rice (1974), the tongtongan follows these basic principles: (1) Judgment is immediate, final, and executory; (2) All hearings are held in public; (3) Restoration is immediate and accomplished through a celebration involving the entire community; (4) The kin of the guilty party is involved in the payment of fines, while the kin of the offended party is the recipient of a portion of the fine; and, (5) Pig, which is a portion of the fine, is butchered for the celebration.After settlement, a member of the tongtongan pours water on both parties’ hands to symbolize the cleansing of past hurts. They also drink tapey/tapuey/tapuy, a traditional rice wine, from the same glass, to embody friendship and camaraderie from he

Cañao

“Cañao is a festival or ceremony, a liturgy or service, a rite or ritual and offering. It is a celebration for productive economic activities where animals are offered in thanksgiving known as Iya-ey (the term used among the Kankana-eys). Th(i)s is also done during marriages, healing, birth, burial, and voyage where prayer plays a significant role. They invoke spirits with offerings of animals, food, and other material things prescribed by (local) priests” (Igorot Cordillera BIMAAK Europe, 2013).“Dancing is also part of Cañao. There is this two-person dance of a man and a woman. The man hangs blankets woven in an indigenous pattern or design over each shoulder while the woman wraps a single similar blanket around her waist. The man leads the woman, and they dance in a circular motion with a hop-skip tempo to the beat of sticks and gongs. The dancing continues until a member of the audience decides to honor the dancers with a shout, “Ooo wag, Hoy! Hoy,” ending the dancing" (ibid.).Text submitted by Raizel Alba

Mangejing

Mangejing is one of the most significant socio-cultural rituals of the Marapu Indigenous Religion community of Kanatang district, East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. This ritual used to be undertaken on an annual basis synchronised to the agricultural harvest, but in recent decades has only been performed around once every decade. Mangejing takes place over a period of one week and at a series of set locations which have historic and religious significance in and around a clan village. Although many aspects of the event are undertaken by specialists in oral tradition, music, song and ritual, the entire village and representatives from surrounding clans also take part. Mangejing incorporates a wide range of intangible and tangible cultural expressions including ritual parallel speech, song, music, dance, traditional games, weaving, carving, goldsmithing and the performative aspects of ritual. Marapu ritual specialist Umbu Timbu Wohangara explains the purpose of the ritual: “There are several re

Angkuoch (Cambodian Jew's Harp)

Although the musical instrument popularly known as the “Jew’s Harp” is found in many countries around the world, the Cambodian version is unique. Called Angkuoch, it is a precious part of Cambodia’s living cultural heritage.Nowadays, Angkuoch and its associated practices require urgent safeguarding actions. Due to social and cultural shifts in Cambodia over the last half-century, including the devastation of the Khmer Rouge era in the 1970s, only a handful of people still know how to make and play Angkuoch. In Cambodia, Angkuoch is (or has been) found in several provinces both among the majority Khmer people and some ethnic minorities.Angkuoch was once a popular local pastime in village communities. Traditional social functions for playing Angkuoch include as a rural pastime, young men, and to accompany simple folk songs. Players and makers of Angkuoch are typically men, though there appear to be no cultural restrictions on women playing or making the instruments.There are at least three types of Cambodian An

7th National Ring Fight Championship 2023

This is Tadem Ravi Kumar Founder & President Ring Fight Game our game is a Culture and sports Traditional game in Telangana state , India

2024 JIAPICH Application Opening

The forthcoming autumn will witness Jeonju City serving as the venue for the 2024 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH). This distinguished international award ceremony was instituted to commend individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the preservation and promotion of intangible cultural heritage on a global scale. The inaugural JIAPICH took place in 2019, and the imminent event represents its sixth iteration. The primary objective is to acknowledge the selfless contributions of individuals across all domains of intangible cultural heritage and stakeholder in the world's heritage.Here are the Key Dates for 2024: January 1, 2024: Download application forms through the official webpage (jiapich,org) January 30, 2024: Application workshop (open to all, zoom link provided below) February 1, 2024: Commencement of application submission April 30, 2024: Deadline for application submission August 1, 2024: Announcement of 2024 JIAPICH Fina

Application Form for 2024 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) Open Starting Jan. 1st

Dear ICH Community,The application form for the 2024 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) will open on January 1st, 2024. The JIAPICH is celebrating its 6th edition this year, the JIAPICH is the only international ceremony recognizing exemplary efforts in the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage.Individuals, organizations, local communities, experts, administrators, researchers, and NGOs promoting exemplary intangible cultural heritage conservation/preservation activities on a global scale, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, race, age, gender, and other political, social, economic, and cultural preferences, are eligible for recognition.The detailed schedule for the 2024 Jeonju World Intangible Heritage Awards is as follows:January 1st: Application form download is open through the jiapich.org websiteFebruary 1st: Application submission (via website, email)April 31st: Application deadlineJune 1st: Public verification of awardeesJuly 1st: Awardees

Kimchi / Kimjang

Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish in Korean cuisine, symbolizes the country's identity and heritage, showcasing the importance of cultural preservation. Apart from its rich cultural significance, kimchi is also prized for its nutritional value, abundant in vitamins A and C, and beneficial bacteria from fermentation, promoting gut health. Kimjang, the communal tradition of making and sharing kimchi before winter, fosters community unity and cooperation, reinforcing the significance of food in nurturing social bonds and preserving cultural practices.

Ssireum

Ssireum, Korean traditional wrestling, holds several meanings and importances within Korean culture. It embodies a rich historical legacy, promoting physical strength, discipline, and camaraderie. Beyond its physical aspects, Ssireum symbolizes the preservation of Korean heritage and serves as a medium for fostering a sense of national identity and pride. As a sport deeply rooted in tradition, it promotes sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and a strong sense of community, emphasizing the values of respect and perseverance. Furthermore, Ssireum plays a role in promoting health and well-being, encouraging a balanced lifestyle and the pursuit of physical fitness.

ARIRANG

"Arirang" is one of the best-known traditional folk songs of South Korea, representing a symbolic and cultural hallmark of the country. The song holds deep historical and emotional significance for the Korean people. "Arirang" is used musically to express themes of longing, separation, pain, and hope, resonating with Koreans as an embodiment of their homeland and collective sentiments.The song has also been employed during Korea's independence movement and, post the Korean War, as a symbol of hope for reunification. Consequently, "Arirang" plays a vital role in providing emotional solace and fostering a sense of unity while evoking profound emotions about their homeland and history. Koreans use this song to share their feelings about their homeland, family, love, and aspirations.Furthermore, "Arirang" is considered a significant representation of Korean culture. The song serves to preserve and propagate traditional music and folklore, playing a crucial role in strengthening Korea's cultural identity and intro

HANJI

Korean Hanji, also known as Hanji or Korean traditional paper, is a unique and culturally significant material that has played a central role in Korean history, art, and craftsmanship for centuries. It is made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree (Morus alba), which is native to Korea. Hanji is renowned for its exceptional durability, texture, and versatility, and it holds a special place in Korean culture for several reasons.Historical Significance: Hanji has a long and storied history in Korea, dating back over a millennium. The paper-making tradition in Korea predates the invention of printing, and Hanji was used for a wide range of purposes, including writing, painting, calligraphy, and preserving important documents. This historical significance has made it a symbol of Korean heritage.Cultural Heritage: Hanji is deeply intertwined with Korean culture. Its production and use are closely associated with Korean traditions and customs, including the making of traditional clothing (hanbok), umbrella

2023 JIAPICH Application Open for Download

Dear ICH Community,On behalf of Jeonju City, we welcome the international ICH community to apply for the 2023 Jeonju ICH award, JIAPICH (Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage). The 2023 JIAPICH is in it's 5th year and it is open to all individuals or groups that are involved in the promotion, safeguarding, and transmission of ICH around the world.The Secretariat of the JIAPICH is planning for many events for the 5th annual JIAPICH. On March 1, the 2023 JIAPICH applications are open for download on the jiapich.org website. The submission time period is from April 1 through May 31.As the JIAPICH is the only award in the world for the ICH community, Jeonju city is honored to be the guiding beacon of light for the international community. The Awards have reached a total of 70 countries and awarded 12 ICH bearers and NGOs around the world.Please visit jiapich.org for more details.Best,The Secretariat of the 2023 Jeonju ICH award (JIAPICH)

Traditonal Korean Performance captured through immersive digital content- Jeokbyeokga by Yun Jin-cheol

This service is the result of a collaboration between the Center for Intangible Culture Studies (CICS) and Korea Electronics Technology Institue (KETI) to carry out <3D performances of traditional Korean heritage performances and development of XR service platform technology>. This project is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea. The research aims to provide immersive content for traditional performances through high-quality digital data archiving, based on performances in the field, creating 3D performance and XR service platform technology development for the preservation of the original form of traditional performances and the creation of new non-face-to-face inventory services. The key elements of this research are 1) multi-sensor-based high-quality 3D data acquisition device for performers, 2) AI-based performance site high-quality 3D performance generation system, 3) digital archiving-based interactive XR service platform, which digitizes all performance elements of tr

Seventeenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

The seventeenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will be hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat (Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses) from 28 November to 3 December 2022. H.E. Mr Samir Addahre, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Kingdom of Morocco to UNESCO, will chair this annual gathering which will be attended by representatives of States Parties, non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions and other stakeholders from across the globe. Participants are invited to register as soon as possible and in any case before 14 November 2022. General information for this session will be published on this webpage. An information and exchange meeting was held on 4 October 2022 at UNESCO Headquarters. The working documents of the meeting will be published on this webpage by 31 October 2022.

The 2022 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (2022 JIAPICH)

As planned this year, the 2022 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (2022 JIAPICH) went successfully. The 2022 JIAPICH Award Ceremony, organized by the Center for Intangible Culture Studies (CICS), ended successfully on October 19. The winners were the Ms Anka Raik from Bosnia Herzegovina, The Ifugao Museum in the Philippines and The Serfenta Association in Poland. The Winners, intangible heritage Experts, and the general public gathered together at the Korean National Center for Intangible Heritage in Jeonju to share the value of intangible heritage. The video of the award ceremony will be uploaded to the YouTube channel Intangible Cultural Research Institute. https://www.youtube.com/c/CICSinKorea/featured

2022 JIAPICH Application Open for Download

Dear ICH Community, The secretariat of Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) welcomes the international ICH community to join the 4th annual Jeonju ICH Awards.  The awards are open to Living Human Treasures (practitioners), groups, communities, administrators, researchers, NGOs and those who have made substantial contributions for promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage. 2022 JIAPICH Plaque(s) & $30,000 USD will be prized to the JIAPICH Finalist(s). The 2022 Jeonju Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage application is open for download at the jiapaich.org website starting February 1.  Important Dates:February 1, 2022: Open to download 2022 JIAPICH applicationMarch 1, 2022: Start of the application submissionMay 31, 2022: Submission due date for the applicationAugust 1, 2022: The 2022 JIAPICH Finalists AnnouncedSeptember (dates TBD): The 2022 JIAPICH Awards Ceremony / Zoom ICH Festival Please visit: www.jiapich.org for more information. ---------------------

CICS Interview Series

The Center for Intangible Culture Studies in Korea's YouTube channel provides contents that are both educational and inspiring to those in the field of heritage studies. The CICS Interview Series was started in 2021 with the idea around recording ICH experts around the world that can be informative to those in research, academia, and with interest in the field of ICH. The latest interviewee is Professor Laurier Turgeon of Lavar University in Quebec, Canada, who is also the president of the steering committee of the 2022 ICH NGO Forum. Check out the interview through YouTube link below! CICS Interview Series: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHx4_DBXCKo&t=1574s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHx4_DBXCKo&t=1574s</a>

2021 Jeonju ICH Awards

Watch the 2021 Jeonju ICH Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aLNij99bBI&t=1320s Watch the 2021 Jeonju ICH Zoom Festival:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7lM8VCY4zU&t=289s

[ASK-Y] Session 4: Why Can't We Understand Each Other?

November 22, 2021 — Following our previous session, "Why is the Earth Sick? | The New Disruptors: Climate and Environment," Asia Society Korea invites you to the fourth session of our Asia Society Korea Youth (ASK-Y) program on culture, entertainment, and media. Asia Society Korea Executive Director Yvonne Kim invites Bernie Cho, President of DFSB Kollective, Dr. Amareswar Galla, UNESCO Chair on Inclusive Museums and Sustainable Heritage Development at Anant University, and Shinwha Hong, Researcher at the Center for Intangible Culture Studies (CICS), to discuss culture as a moderating lens for relating to society and the world, and our behavior as individuals and nation-states. Through the lived experiences of global emerging leaders and experts across the cultural heritage and the entertainment industry, we explore the importance of cultural awareness on both micro and macro scales. The ASK-Y session will spotlight the unique role of youth as bridge builders for cultural exchanges and the importance of deep

2019 JIAPICH Finalist- Contact Base of India

2020 JIAPICH Finalist- Mr. Hieu Duc Vu, Director of Muong Cultural Space Museum of Vietnam

Singapore Hawker Culture: A Webinar Series Hawker Culture and Social Spaces in Singapore

Hawker Culture reflects a living heritage that resonates with people from all walks of life in Singapore. In celebration of the successful inscription of Hawker Culture onto the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage: the National Heritage Board will be organizing a webinar series on Hawker Culture. This second and final session of the Webinar series explores the relationships between Hawker culture and Social Spaces in Singapore: and how they can play a role in promoting community identity and fostering inter-cultural understanding and appreciation in Singapore's context. Please click on the poster to join the Zoom conference through QR code.

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE for Sustainable Management of HISTORIC TOWNS in South Asia: Theory to Practice

ICOMOS India is orgaising an e-SYMPOSIUM on INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE for Sustainable Management of HISTORIC TOWNS in South Asia: Theory to Practice. Spaced across 5 events from May-July2021: experts and emerging professionals from Bangladesh: Bhutan: India: Nepal: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will exchange knowledge and practices. For more details: you may see the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr3tIY76JQA. Please register in advance for this webinar series/event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcuusqTwvE9GcAUZWGeuE-zrSFgVvGbCz

National Level Seven Hills dance festival

NAMASTHE ;- OUR CULTURAL ORGANISATION SRI SAI NATYANJALI FINE ARTS DEVELOPENNT ASSOCIATION ORGANISED INDIAN ALL TRADITIONAL DANCE: CULTURAL PROGRAMMES LIKE kUCHIPUDI: BHARATANATYAM :MANIPURI: KATHAKKALI: KATHAK:ODISSI: FOLK ETC: NOW WE PLANNINMG NATIONAL LEVEL SEVEN HILLS DANCE FESTIVAL FAMOUS TEMPLE OF LORD SRI VENKATESWARA SWAMY AT THIRUPATHI : CHITTOR DIST OF ANDHRAPRADESH: INDIA: DATES : 26-27 JUNE 2021 History & Legends Associated with the THIRUMALA Temple There are many legends associated with the origin of this age-old temple. The larger than life statue of the main deity is said to have formed on its own: making it one of the eight ‘Swayambhu Kshetras’ (self-manifested image) of Lord Vishnu. Many ancient texts: including the Rig Veda mention the existence and prominence of the temple. Written texts: which are dated back to the Mauryan and Gupta era: refer the temple as ‘Aadhi Varaha Kshetra’. In fact: many other texts and theories link the history of Tirupati Temple to Lord Varaha: one of the t

Khaen music of the Lao people

Announcement of the 3rd annual Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible cultural Heritage (JIAPICH)

Friends of the International ICH community: Greetings: the third annual Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (JIAPICH) has been elaborately prepared and the long-awaited awards ceremony will be held in September 2021. Application forms for both the individual and organization will be open to download at Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (jiapich.org) starting on February 1st: 2021. All applications are to be submitted from March 1st through April 30th: 2021. The prize pool is $30:000 USD and will be distributed among 1~5 teams. There are no costs to the application process. The previous year 2020 JIAPICH had gained positive feedback from our ICH community around the world. Thirty-nine applicants from 27 different countries applied for the awards. Out of the 39 applicants: there were 11 individual and 28 group applications. The 2020 JIAPICH ceremonies were held online: streamed through YouTube: CICS in Korea and the Jeonju City Homepage:

Ripples Festival

In the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development: banglanatak dot com in association with British Council presents Ripples Festival - a celebration of intangible cultural heritage from January 15th - 17th: 2021. The festival aims to promote heritage education and cultural tourism.The festival also has an online component with webinars: live performances and demonstration of crafts from 4 pm to 5:30 pm (IST) and 10:30 am to 12 pm (GMT). The schedule is as follows: 15th January: 2021: Heritage and Festival – exploring the interlinkages of heritage: tourism and festival16th January: 2021: Heritage and Creative Economy - discussing the role of cultural industries in sustainable development17th January: 2021: Heritage and Resilience – reflecting on the rejuvenation of the creative sector in new normalFor registration visit the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd-GopjgqE9TjIHEzvdu98z_W-7HRvm3e. The webinar will be streamed live in banglanatakdotcom facebook page.

Ala-kiyiz and Shyrdak, art of Kyrgyz traditional felt carpets

2020 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage Online Ceremony Week 1: Activities of 2019 JIAPICH Finalists

Dear ICH Community:The 2020 JIAPICH (Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage) Online Ceremony will be held on Sept. 18th: 2020 at 20:30 KST (GMT+9:00). For the next four weeks we will be sending to all of our friends and the ICH community: promoting for the 2020 JIAPICH Online Ceremony. Please find the invitation from the Mayor of Jeonju and link to our week 1 video of our past winners. Week 1(Aug 14th). Presenting the activities of 2019 JIAPICH Finalists: Contact Base of India: Heritage Foundations of Newfoundland Canada: and Ahmed Skounti of Morocco: https://youtu.be/hHhnI6QzwlEPlease share this invitation to all of our ICH community and friends! Thank you.Best regards:Secretariat of the 2020 JIAPICH-----------------------Center for Intangible Culture Studies (CICS)Homepage: <a href ="http://www.jiapich.org">http://www.jiapich.org: http://www.ichngo.net Address:285 Kwonsamdeuk-ro: Dukjin-gu: Jeonju city: Jeonbuk: Republic of KoreaTel: +82-63-277-4098Fax: +82-63-277-4097

Traditional Art in Contemporary Times

British Council India and Contact Base (www.banglanatak.com) are organising an international webinar on "Traditional Art in Contemporary Times". Experts and practitioners from across the globe will look at how traditional art is evolving in contemporary times and also explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on living heritage worldwide. Speakers are Patricia Navas Röthlisberger who is in-charge of the Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Growth (CH4IG) programme at British Council Colombia: Dr. Harriet Deacon an expert with experience of consulting with UNESCO on implementation of the 2003 Convention on Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 16 countries: and artist Lou-ann Neel from the Kwakwaka'wakw community of Canada. Panel discussants include Suresh Jayaram: an art historian: curator and Founder of 1 Shanthiroad and National Awardee Patachitra artist- Anwar Chitrakar. Nandita Palchoudhury a social entrepreneur curating and consulting internationally in the field of Indian folk art: craft and per

City of Jeonju Welcomes the World to 2020 JIAPICH Online Ceremony!

Greetings from the Secretariat of 2020 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage (2020 JIAPICH). The 2020 JIAPICH Grand Prize is on its second annual year to discover exemplary cases of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) safeguarding activities throughout the world and to establish social solidarity and identity through ICH. It is our hope to develop ICH international communities.The inaugural JIAPICH ceremony was held in 2019 and saw 48 applications from 36 countries around the world. The 2020 JIAPICH accepted 39 applications from 27 countries. The geographical distribution of candidates is spread evenly across the 5 oceans and 6 major continents: and has earned a strong response from ICH actors around the world. The global ICH community is going through an arduous period in time during the pandemic crisis. It is getting worse for those practicing: safeguarding: and promoting ICH. It is thus meaningful that the citizens of Jeonju were able to raise funds at this time to help orga

Congratulations to 2020 JIAPICH Finalists!

The City of Jeoju is hosting our second annual Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage Online Ceremony. Recorded Online Ceremony will be held on 'CICS in Korea' and official 'Jeonju' city Youtube live stream on September 18th 20:30 Korean Time. Exact dates and times will be posted again as they are subjected to change. Please join us! 2020 JIAPICH Finalists: ASAMA-The Association for the Protection of Masks in West Afria (Burkina Faso): Hieu Duc Vu- Director of Muong Cultural Space Museum (Vietnam): Impacto- Protectors of ICH in Highlands Region of Chipas (Mexico) Congratulations Finalists!

Connecting to the Roots

Experience the varied and diverse culture of Bengal through out "Connecting to the Roots" program. This is an unique opportunity to connect with your roots through performances and short films on different art forms of Bengal. This week we will be presenting to you- Chau: Banbibir Pala: Jhumur: Natua: Darjeeling Folk Dance and Raibense. Time - 5.00 p.m. IST Link - https://www.facebook.com/banglanatakdotcom/

Announcement of the 2020 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage!

We express our sincere gratitude to all applicants for the 2020 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage. We recognize and deeply appreciate what you and your organizations have achieved with respect to the safeguarding and revitalization of ICH. The selection process was very challenging as all applicants demonstrated good practices for the safeguarding ICH with courage and lofty spirit. Only three applicants (individuals and organizations) were selected as finalists from thirty-nine applicants from 27 countries on six continents.Jeonju City announces the following three finalist candidates for public verification as the final process for the 2020 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage. The finalist candidates are as follows: - Vu Duc Hieu (Individual: Vietnam: Asia-Pacific Region) - Impacto (Organization: Mexico: Latin America)- Asama (Organization: Burkina Faso: Africa) The public verification process allows for verification of whether the fina

New Paradigms in Rural Cultural Industries

Creative industries like craft collectives: village tourism: cultural festivals which support the tradition bearers and practitioners are threatened with challenges of decline in demand owing to factors like decline in tourist flows: less disposable income of consumers and restrictions in cultural and social gatherings. On June 18: 2020: UNESCO New Delhi in collaboration with banglanatak dot com is organizing its next webinar on ‘New Paradigms in Rural Cultural Industries’. The objectives of the webinar are to:• Raise awareness about the impact of COVID-19 on cultural and creative sector based on heritage skills in art and crafts including cultural tourism• Identify needs and challenges to be addressed through development of policies: programs and financial mechanisms aimed at empowering artists• Sharing voices of ICH Communities and experiences from different countries. The webinar will be from 4 pm to 5:30 pm. PanelistsMs. Junhi Han: Programme Specialist and Chief of Culture Sector: UNESCO New Delhi will op

Building Resilient Communities Practising ICH

On April 15:2020: UNESCO launched a global movement ResiliArt to mobilize solidarity among artists and cultural professionals. Social media campaign and online debates are being organized to shed light on the impact of the pandemic on cultural value chain and creative economy: support the artists during and following the crisis. UNESCO New Delhi launched ResiliArt South Asia on May 21: 2020 with a webinar on “Arts and Culture during Covid-19 crisis”.South Asia is rich in intangible cultural heritage. The folk artists and crafts persons are facing challenges with cancellation of cultural programs: festivals and exhibitions: disruptions in supply chain and restrictions in mobility and social gathering. On June 10: 2020: UNESCO New Delhi in collaboration with banglanatak dot com is organizing a webinar on ‘Building Resilient Communities Practising Intangible Cultural Heritage’.Welcome Note: Eric Falt: Director and UNESCO Representative to Bhutan: India: Maldives and Sri Lanka will welcome the panelists and share

Making of Rattan Products

Periodic Performance of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil Held Without Spectators

Periodic Performance of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil Held Without Spectators on May 30: 2020Due to the Covid-19 pandemic: many events were cancelled but some still continued to go without spectators. The periodic performance of Pilbong Farmer's Music of Imsil was held on May 30(Sat.): 2020 without spectators. This farmer's music has been performed to get evil spirits away and to wish for the safeness for their community. It was a pity that the community members were not able to get involved. The performers performed wishing that the coronavirus crisis would quickly come to an end. Pilbong Farmer's Music is No.11-5 of National Intangible Cultural Property of Republic of Korea. It is mainly performed in the west area of Jeolla North Province.

Mongolian Traditional Practices of Worshipping the Sacred Sites

GANDHI SMRITHI 2020

Folkland with the support of Dorf Ketal and collaboration with INTACH Kasargod Chapter and Payyanur Paursamithi organized different programs on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s 72nd Death Anniversary.

2020 Jeonju International Awards now accept applications

Registration has begun for the 2nd annual Jeonju International Awards Ceremony. Please Download the application here: http://jiapich.org/Candidates for the AwardsAwards are open to Living Human Treasure(practitioners): groups and communities: administrators: researchers: NGOs and those who have mad substantial contributions for promoting ICHSubmission of application : March 30th: 2020Announcement of Awardee(s): June 2020 (TBD)Award Ceremony : September 2020 (TBD)Website: Secretariat of JIAPICH: www.cics.center/jiapichCity of Jeonju : www.jeonju.go.krUNESCO NGO information website: www.ichngo.net Email: cics.center@gmail.com

Angklung: Indonesian Bamboo Musical Instrument

Baul Fakir Mela in New Delhi on 9th-10th November, 2019

Nearly 200 Baul-Fakiri songs: Bengali Qawaali and Dhamail songs were sung by a whopping community of 60 Baul-Fakir musicians from Bengal before around 1500 people: if not more: at the Meghdoot Open Air Theater Auditorium of Sangeet Natak Academy: New Delhi: over a span of 13 hours across 2 days. Around 70% of the audience: meaning: more than 1000 of the audience were from the diaspora Bengali community of New Delhi. Again: the fact that more than 500 among the attendees were from the non-Bengali communities residing in and around Delhi was: in itself: no mean feat!

The King Hung Temple Festival of Phu Tho Vietnam

Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage aims to recognize good safeguarding practices of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and to encourage the proliferation of values of ICH such as social cohesion: cooperation: and cultural diversity for the future development of the global community. The awards are given to individuals: groups: institutions: NGOs: and those who have made substantial contributions to promoting ICH. Jeonju City is happy to made an opportunity to praise their commitments and indomitable spirit for the safeguarding of ICH. Taking the first step in 2019: Jeonju International Awards for Promoting ICH hopes to become sustainable with prestige gaining a great deal of attention from the world. A) SignificanceThe Jeonju International Awards for Promoting ICH are international awards established by Jeonju: a city of traditional culture. The local government: Jeonju City: took the initiative to transmit: safeguard: and promote ICH around the world. Jeonju is a cultu

Outdoor Events at the Jeonju International Awards

Exhibition & Hands-on Experience of ICH -Patachitra exhibition-Hapjukseon (Fan making)-Jihwa (paper Flower)-Jeonju Yiyangju (Folk Liquor)-Hanji paper photo exhibition-Jeonju future cultural heritage exhibition

The First Jeonju International Awards

Congratulations to the winners! Winners are Contact Base from India: Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador of Canada and Professor Ahmed Skounti of Morocco.

Kumbh Mela: India’s pilgrimage to the holy waters

On-Site training workshops with community members: Jalal-Abad province

On 6-8 September : 2019 Aigine CRC is conducting on-site training workshop for sacred site guardians: pilgrims: traditional practitioners and members of working group of Jalal-Abad province.The main objectives of the workshop is to familiarize the participants with the UNESCO 2003 Convention on Safeguarding ICH: to develop sacred site and pilgrimage practice safeguarding measures: as well as to conduct cross validation of the sacred sites and rituals of Jalal-Abad province.The training workshop is held in the framework of the project "Safeguarding of Practices and Rare Rituals Related to Sacred Sites in Kyrgyzstan: Preparation of an Inventory and Safeguarding Measures'.

National level Nandi dance festival

Event Venue ;- spy Reddy Kalavedika:Townhall Nandyal:kurnool- dist: Andhrapradesh : India- 518501 : cell; 09908725084 : Email ;- srisainatyanjali@gmail.comwe are doing on cultural programes: Kuchipudi: Bharatnatyam: Andhranatya: Kathak: Kathakkali: Mohiniattam: Manipuri: Perininatyam : Odissi : yakshaganam:Janapadham : Folk and Tribal dance :all Indian Traditional dance Etc

Knucklebone shooting: embodiment of folk Mongolian national folk game

2019 Jeonju International Awards Ceremony will be held in South Korea on September 27,2019

Event: 2019 Jeonju International Awards Ceremony for Promoting Intangible Cultural HeritageDate/Time: Friday: September 27th 2019/ 10:00- 16:10 Location: Jeonju Hanbyuk Performance Theater: Jeonju: South Korea *A registration will be done on the same day; all visitors are welcomed to attend the event and other programs. The first Jeonju International Awards has been elaborately prepared and the long-awaited awards ceremony will be held on September 27th in Jeonju: South Korea. The awards ceremony is also rich in programs. Opening this year for the first time: the awards had gained great positive feedback from around the world. Forty-eight applicants from 36 different countries applied for the awards. However: only three applicants (individuals and organizations) were selected as finalist. The selection process was challenging as all applicants demonstrated good practices for the safeguarding of ICH with their courage and lofty spirit. In the future: Jeonju will continue to honor those who have contrib

The Big songs of Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan: Katta Ashula

YAKSHAGANASHTAKAM

YAKSHAGANASHTAKAM- A workshop to revive Yakshaganana tradition of Nileshwaram: a place in Kasaragod district of Kerala in south India: that instilled the Malayalee audience for a long time. The eight-day long training workshop and performance based on the mythological story of Manikanda Vijayam (Mahishimoksham) by the performing artists of Chinmaya Yakshagana Kalanilayam of Kakkat and students of nearby schools.

2019 Asia-Pacific Youth ICH Storytelling Contest for Young Practitioners and General Youth

ICHCAP is holding Asia-Pacific Youth ICH Storytelling Contest for young practitioners and general youth and the deadline for entry submission for the contest is October 15: 2019. Please visit the link below to enter your submission. http://www.ichcap.org/mc/application.php/UNESCO prioritized youth as the main driver of innovation and change for sustainable development and emphasized youth participation. Especially: since intangible cultural heritage relies on community transmission: the role and participation of young people leading future generations is very important.Contentso A story on how future generations are transmitting specific ICH elements in the Asia-Pacific regiono A story that conveys the importance of safeguarding and sustaining Asia-Pacific ICH and its transmission by future generationso A story on practicing: safeguarding: and transmitting ICH with community-based youth participation in the Asia-Pacific regionEntry Qualifications: o Youth in the Asia-Pacific region (Born 1983-2001)Submissi

Chogan: Horse Riding Sport and Cultural Ambassador of Iran

Green Ivory - An Exhibition on Shola Craft of Bengal

The project ‘Revival of Shola Craft Tradition of Bengal’ implemented by banglanatak dot com supported by The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Kolkata; is an attempt to revitalize the traditional art of Shola of Bengal.Shola (Aeschynomene aspera) is a milky white: delicate spongy plant found in the marshlands of Bengal. The pith of the reeds of the plant is used to make items of decoration. This exhibition Green Ivory is an attempt to showcase the variations that the craft offers and create a platform for discussing how the craft can be taken forward. The varieties of unexplored ritualistic: decorative and contemporary products of Shola will be showcased during the exhibition.

Chidaoba: Art of Georgian Jacket Wrestling

Green Ivory

The project Revival of Shola Craft Tradition of Bengal by banglanatak dot com supported by The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Kolkata; is an attempt to revitalize the symbolic abstraction of emotion using Shola. Shola is a milky white: delicate spongy plant mostly found in marshy lands of West Bengal: India. Exhibition Green Ivory is a part of the above mentioned project which will be held between 17 July and 19 July: 2019 at Bengal Art Gallery: International Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR): Kolkata in India. The varieties of unexplored ritualistic: decorative and contemporary products of Shola will be showcased by the rural artists of West Bengal: India.

Green Ivory

The project Revival of Shola Craft Tradition of Bengal by banglanatak dot com supported by The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Kolkata; is an attempt to revitalize the symbolic abstraction of emotion using Shola. Shola is a milky white: delicate spongy plant mostly found in marshy lands of West Bengal: India. Exhibition Green Ivory is a part of the above mentioned project which will be held between 17 July and 19 July: 2019 at Bengal Art Gallery: International Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR): Kolkata in India. The varieties of unexplored ritualistic: decorative and contemporary products of Shola will be showcased by the rural artists of West Bengal: India.Green Ivory will provide the students with the opportunity of communicating and learning from Shola artists. Workshop schedule are as follows:July 17: 2:30pm - 4:30pmJuly 18: 11:30am - 1:30pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pmJuly 19: 11:30am - 1:30pm and 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Comedic Actors on the ropes: Jultagi

GOTHRAPOLIMA 2019

Gothrapolima the tribal arts workshop was conducted by Folkland and Dorf Ketal in collaboration with Gothrapperuma vellanthatta on 21st and 22nd June 2019. Gothrapolima - 2019 aims to introduce the tribal art forms and their influences to the new generation. Mulamchenda: Mangalamkali: Eruthukali: Alamikkali are the main folk arts on training workshops. Around 100 artists participated in the festival to showcase the above-mentioned art forms.

ON-SITE TRAINING WORKSHOPS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS: OSH PROVINCE

On 13-15 June: 2019 Aigine CRC is conducting on-site training workshop for sacred site guardians: pilgrims: traditional practitioners: students of State University and members of working group of Osh province. The main objectives of the workshop is to familiarize the participants with the UNESCO 2003 Convention on Safeguarding ICH: to develop sacred site and pilgrimage practice safeguarding measures: as well as to conduct cross validation of the sacred sites and rituals of Osh province. The training workshop is held in the framework of the project "Safeguarding of Practices and Rare Rituals Related to Sacred Sites in Kyrgyzstan: Preparation of an Inventory and Safeguarding Measures'.

Coming of age for Japanese youth, Raiho-Shin

THIRUVARANGU

Thiruvathirakali a unique dance form performed in Kerala on the auspicious day of Thiruvathira by a group of women. As per Hindu mythology: this dance is what bought Kamadeva back to life when he had been burnt to ashes by Lord Shiva’s fury. The graceful movements of the dance are both enchanting and elegant. For strengthen the unity and power of women's we have organized the program. Over 100 women’s undergone one-month training organized by Folkland and performed on stage.

GOTHROTHSAVAM Tribal Fest - 2019

Gothrolsavam was organized for Mangalamkali (a tribal dance form) fest at Thayyanur: Kasaragod the northern tribal area in Kerala. Mangalamkali is an old traditional tribal dance form in Northern part of Kerala performed especially by “mavilas” and “Malavettuvas” community. The ritual dance form was performed occasionally at marriage functions of their community as a part of the entertainment. Certain unique and specific musical instruments called “thudi” which is made up of the timber of jack tree and the skin of goat were used by the performers.

THE 5th WORLD EPICS FESTIVAL 26-30 June 2019 Bishkek-Talas, Kyrgyz Republic

Preservation and development of distinctive and rare art is one of top priorities of the modern cultural society: whose aim is to preserve and increase cultural values of the humanity: strengthen national identity through expansion of international spiritual and cultural cooperation: creation of a platform for shaping sustainable environment: actualization and translation of epic heritage in the modern world. Narration is the most ancient genre of oral folk arts in many countries. This unique type of art has brought to our days the traditions of mythology: modes of transmission from one generation to another of national spiritual and moral values of peoples of the world. Rare texts of stories contain genetic: socio-ethical: spiritual traditions of development of nations. Each nation considerately preserves its roots: traditions and history. Getting these things across the next generation is a duty of every civilized state. Thereon the World Epics Festival was founded by the Government of the Kyrgyz Republi

Love Ballad of Malaysia: Dondang Sayang

Al Azi: Poetry of Arab Pride

On-Site training workshops with community members

On 6-8 June: 2019 Aigine CRC is conducting on-site training workshop for sacred site guardians: pilgrims: traditional practitioners and members of working group of Chui province.The main objectives of the workshop is to familiarize the participants with the UNESCO 2003 Convention on Safeguarding ICH: to develop sacred site and pilgrimage practice safeguarding measures: as well as to conduct cross validation of the sacred sites and rituals of Chui province.The training workshop is held in the framework of the project "Safeguarding of Practices and Rare Rituals Related to Sacred Sites in Kyrgyzstan: Preparation of an Inventory and Safeguarding Measures'.

Announcement of the 2019 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage

We express our sincere gratitude to all applicants for the 2019 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage. We recognize and deeply appreciate what you and your organizations have achieved with respect to the safeguarding and revitalization of ICH. The selection process was very challenging as all applicants demonstrated good practices for the safeguarding ICH with courage and lofty spirit. Only three applicants (individuals and organizations) were selected as finalists from forty-eight applicants from 36 countries on six continents. Jeonju City announces the following three finalist candidates for public verification as the final process for the 2019 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage. The finalist candidates can be found on the following link:http://www.cics.center/jiapich_Announcement/

KILUKKAMPETTY (Children’s Summer Camp)

Kilukampetty a four day long children’s camp on ICH was conducted by Folkland on the bank of Kavvayi backwaters at Edayilakkadu in Kasaragod District of Kerala State of India. This was the seventh year that the Folkland has been conducting the camp for School Children. Porattu Kali (Rural drama) Folksongs: Math game: identifying the indigenous herbs: Kite flying: Kathakali music: fishermen folklore: Padayani: etc. were included in this year’s program.

2nd Jeonju-ChiangMai International Conference on Traditional Culture

This international conference is organized in order to exchange the knowledge of intangible cultural heritage between Jeonbuk National University of Jeonju and Chiang Mai University. The first conference was held in the city of Chiang Mai on August: 2018 hosted by the Chiang Mai Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts (CCMCCFA): the UNESCO Creative City of Chiang Mai.

Khon, the art of Thai masked choreographed movements

2nd Jeonju • Chiang Mai International Conference on Traditional Culture

○ Date: May 27th: 2019 (Monday)○ Time: 10am -6pm○ Theme: Exchange of intangible cultural heritage activities and Establishment of Crafts Network○ Host: The Research Center for Intangible Heritage and Information of CBNU: The Center for Intangible Culture StudiesOrganization : The Research Center for Intangible Heritage and Information of CBNU: The Center for Intangible Culture Studies: The Korea Traditional Culture Center○ Participants : Around 50 people (Professors: ICH activists: and students)This international conference is organized in order to exchange the knowledge of intangible cultural heritage between Jeonbuk National University of Jeonju and Chiang Mai University. The first conference was held in the city of Chiang Mai on August: 2018 hosted by the Chiang Mai Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts (CCMCCFA): the UNESCO Creative City of Chiang Mai. They aim to exchange cases from two different cities for the safeguarding of ICH: ICH transmission: ICH revitalization: and SDGs of ICH. It will be a goo

Ethnic Japanese-Korean’s Arirang (From traditional folk music to the music of the largest minority group in Japan )

Center of cultural heritage studies at Jeonbuk National University and the center leaders in industry-university cooperation (Linc+) are co-hosting the event: Ethnic Japanese-Korean's Arirang. Date/time: 05.16.2018(Thursday) / 9AM-11AMLocation: Jinsudang Kain Hall at Jeonbuk National University: Jeollabukdo:South Korea Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students at Jeonbuk National University(College of liberal arts: college of engineering: intangible cultural heritage studies): researchers at Center of intangible cultural studies and others1. significance -Understanding the relationship between ethnic Japanese-Korean traditional music and social perimeter of the performance -Understanding the culture of the largest ethnic minority group in Japan-Through the music of ethnic Japanese Korean one can examine the problems regarding various anthropological identity: identity politics: multiculturalism: and cultural changes among ethnic Japanese-Korean2. Main Contents-Documentary <Arirang going over the hill:

KANYARVATTAM - 2019

- KANYARKALI - Kanyarkali is a special kind of folk dance ritual performance in village temples in Chittur region and Alathur region in Palakkad district of Kerala State of India. The event is basically a part of village’s “Vishu” celebrations and usually succeeds the Village Fair or Vela and is performed during April and May every year. The Kanyarkali are fast-moving: militant dances attuned to rhythmic devotional folk songs by the help of traditional instruments (Drums and cymbals). Kanyarkali is said to be originated from the pursuit of martial arts when the region was under threat of attack from nearby Konganadu. Kannyarkali arose when dance and comedy were added to the martial training sessions. The dances may in form of “Vattakali” (a circular movement in praise of Goddess) or folk theatre style. Kanyarkali is a performance that incorporates the essence of dance: drama: music: song: and martial skills. This art form is always performed by men at temples. Women are sometimes represented by cross-dressing

National inventory: places, rituals, practices

Traditional Turkish Çini-making Craftsmanship

The Chhau dance: The symbolism in bodily motions of our surroundings

Chinese Shadow Puppetry

The application for the World Martial Arts Union Membership is now open!

We cordially invite you to apply for the World Martial Arts Union membership. WoMAU organizes a variety of activities to enhance the visibility of the Traditional Martial Arts as the culture.Any traditional martial arts organizations meet the requirements for the WoMAU Membership are welcomed to join us by submitting the application via email or post by 31st May 2019 at the latest. The submitted application will be reviewed by the Membership Screening Committee before the final admission at the Annual General Meeting. You may refer to the requirements for the Membership from the WoMAU Statutes.http://womau.org/bbs/board.php?bo_table=e_b1x9&pageNum=1&subNum=9Ever since its birth in 2002: WoMAU has been continuously organizing the Annual General Meeting: the World Martial Arts Festival(currently biannual): and the Seminar at Chungju: Korea. Around 20 traditional martial arts performance teams from the Member Organizations across the world visit and demonstrate for each Festival.WoMAU will provide you with excel

A National Inventorying Workshop

On March 17: 2019: Aigine CRC has started an inventorying workshop in Bishkek. Group members from all 7 provinces came with the goal to learn about the concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) reflected in the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and to discuss and work out local ways/ approaches to make inventories of sacred sites and related rituals and practices. An inventorying workshop will finish on March 18 and the regional groups will start their field activities in the provinces.The workshop is being conducted in the frame of the project "Safeguarding of Practices and Rare Rituals Related to Sacred Sites in Kyrgyzstan: Preparation of an Inventory and Safeguarding Measures": supported by the ICH Fund of UNESCO.

Study on status and value of Seodang culture and study of utilization plan

Asian Championship of Folklore - Asia Folk 2019

Location: Ulan Bator - Ulaanbaatar (Wikipedia): MongoliaOrganizersCulture and Arts Authority: the Government implementing agency of MongoliaWorld Association of Folklore Festivals - WAFF: European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF:ArtLar Cilturе NGO: World Folklore Academy With support: National Commission of UNESCO of Mongolia With financial and logistical support:Culture and Arts Authority: the Government implementing agency of MongoliaMinistry of Education: Culture: Science and Sport of Mongolia The marks of the participants appeared in the competition program of the Asian Championship of Folklore - 2019 are valid for ranking in the World ranking list of folklore.Basic InformationAsian Championship of Folklore - Asia Folk 2019 - will be held for the first time.Organizers hope this event high in importance to become one of the most important cultural events in Asia.Invited are folklore groups from all over Asia - Afghanistan: Australia: Azerbaijan: Bahrain: Bangladesh: Bhutan: British Indian: Ocean T

Baul songs of Bangladesh: Oral tradition of Bengalis mysticism

The 5th Workshop of UNESCO accredited NGO Association in Korea

The four UNESCO accredited NGOs(IMACO: WoMAU: CICS: KCHF of Korea are now having a workshop in Andong city: Republic of Korea.

National inventory: places, rituals, practices

Aigine Curltural Research Center (Kyrgyzstan) continues the inventory of sacred sites and related practices under the project " Safeguarding of Practices and Rare Rituals Related to Sacred Sites in Kyrgyzstan: Preparation of an Inventory and Safeguarding Measures."At this stage: desk researches are conducted on the basis of the organization’s previous field materials. The purpose of this researches is to compile national lists of sacred places: practices and rituals performed on places of pilgrimage. In the course of the desk researches: the lists of sacred sites are clarified and the rituals of each region are described. Interviews are also held with spiritual practitioners. Interviews are held in the format of real and online meetings: telephone conversations. The stage of desk research precedes the work with regional teams.On 20 February 2019: Aigine CRC conducted a preliminary workshop in the framework of the project.The main goal of the workshop was to discuss ways and patterns of inventorying rituals an

The 5th Workshop of UNESCO Accredited NGO Association in Korea

Date: March 5th: 2019 (Tuesday)Time: 14:00-20:00Place: Andong Grand Hotel: Republic of KoreaTopic: Enhancing the role of NGOs in the Intangible Cultural HeritageThe five UNESCO accredited NGOs in Korea conduct a workshop Spring and Fall each year to communicate and collaborate in order to strengthen the network. The 5th workshop will be organized by International Mask Arts and Culture Organization (IMACO) and the five NGOs take their turns once every 2 years hosting it. They will discuss enhancing the roles of NGOs in the Intangible Cultural Heritage sector. The five UNESCO Accredited NGOs Association in Korea (UANAK):Inter-City Intangible Cultural Cooperation Network (ICCN) - ICCNWorld Martial Arts Union (WoMAU)Center for Intangible Culture Studies (CICS)International Mask Arts & Culture Organization (IMACO)Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation (KCHF)

(Extended deadline)2019 Jeonju International Awards for Promoting ICH

The deadline for 2019 Jeonju International Award was extended until March 31st:2019. Please encourage ICH Communities and share about the Award for more participations and email at cics.center@gmail.com for more questions. 2019 Jeonju International Award for Promoting Intangible Cultural Heritage will be held in South Korea’s cultural epicenter: Jeonju. This quite: slow city has had the moniker of the ‘Most Traditionally Korean City’ for many years. It is only fitting that the awards take place here in Jeonju to promote and preserve any safeguarding practices regarding Intangible Cultural Heritages. The Awards are meant to set an example of tolerance and congruity among the international ICH community. We are hoping to support and encourage all ICH practitioners to participate in this great event! Candidates for the awardsAwards are open to Living Human Treasures (practitioners): groups and communities: administrators: researchers: NGOs and those who have made substantial contributions for promoting Intang

Sur Jahan - World Peace Music Festival 2019

Sur Jahan is an International Peace Music Festival that celebrates traditional world music.The 9th edition of Sur Jahan: an annual: non-ticketed: open-to-all World Peace Music Festival will be held at the eastern Indian city of Kolkata between 1 to 3 February and the popular tourist destination along Arabian Sea: Goa: between 6 to 8 February. Traditional music from India: Cape Verde: Egypt: Cyprus: Spain: Hungary and Northern Ireland will be presented. More Info: http://bncmusical.co.in/surjahan-detail.phphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM58v4rO8GM&feature=youtu.be

Traditional Musical Instrument Masters' Knowledge and Technique

2018 World Forum for ICH "Intangible Cultural Heritage and Peace"

The 2018 World Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage themed with Intangible Cultural Heritage and Peace was finished successfully thanks to enthusiasm and active involvement of all the participants: and the great help and efforts of all the volunteers and staff members of the CICS: the secretariat. It was held at the Intangible Heritage Center in Jeonju city for three days from October 25 to 27. The forum opened grandly with the keynote speech titled 'Intangible Cultural Heritage and Peace-making' by Marielza Oliveira: Director of UNESCO Beijing Office. Welcome performances: especially Jeollabuk-do Children's Korean Traditional Music Orchestra thrilled the audience the most.Also H.E. Amin Muhammad Dalhatu: embassador of Nigeria in Seoul: attended the open ceremony and congratulated the forum. All the interest showing from distinguished guests including Mayor of Jeonju city: representatives of other organizations: and experts working in the field of ICH led the forum to the successful event as well. The prais

Falconry, a living human heritage

The 1st CMCCFA International Conference with CICS of Chonbuk National University

CMCCFA presentation: Lanna Intangible Cultural Heritage and Ritual Beliefs-Alexandra Denes

The 1st CMCCFA International Conference in Chiang Mai

Ths 1st CMCCFA International Conferencewith CICS of Chonbuk National University in the City of Jeonju13 - 17 August: 2018At Chiang Mai UniversityThe Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization: in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts Chiang Mai University: has lead the campaign to promote local crafts and folk art as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network: Crafts and folk art of Chiang Mai have focused on participatory and collaborative activities between local communities and younger generations: including the development and submission of official membership application documents for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network On October 31: 2017: included among 64 cities from 44 countries within 7 creative fields: Chiang Mai was established as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of Crafts &amp; Folk Art. Since then: Chiang Mai has continued to develop plans and strategies in co-ordination with the next generation of local artisans and members of ethnic groups: to support and

2018 International Martial Arts Contest

2018 International Martial Arts Contest (IMAC) is going to be held in October (26 – 28 Oct). WoMAU IMAC is a competition of martial arts performances that represents spirit and techniques of martial arts. This national competition is open to every martial artist capable of his or her martial performance regardless of nationalities: affiliates and events.

2018 WoMAU AGM

The 2018 WoMAU AGM will be held on 27 July in Ferghana: Uzbekistan: organized by WoMAU member organization: Uzbek Jang Sanati Federation. WoMAU Annual General Meeting is the highest legislative organ of the Union led by the President and the Chairperson of the General Meeting of WoMAU. It is an annual gathering of the representatives of WoMAU members and other interested in the event from 62 organizations over 42 countries to discuss ways to promote and cooperate for traditional martial arts activities.

The 2018 World Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage

Venue : National Intangible Heritage Center: JeinjuTheme : Intangible Cultural Heritage and PeaceDate : October 25~27

Cultural events in PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games period

This February 2018: South Korea's Pyeongchang: acted as host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics. To commemorate this world's biggest sports event: 2018 PyeongChang Cultural Olympiad were also held. In part of this: IMACO was honored to join here. The 2 biggest cultural events that IMACO organized were; 1. World Mask Exhibition in Ganeung Olympic Live Site - A lot of visitors who came to see the olympic games visited here before they enter the stadium 2. Korea-China Peace Concert - This was also meaning for both countries: since the next winter olympic will be held in Beijing: China

Jeonju Declaration on "Intangible Cultural Heritage, a Resource for the City of Today and Tomorrow."

Jeonju Declaration on "Intangible Cultural Heritage: a Resource for the City of Today and Tomorrow"- Adopted in Jeonju: Republic of Korea: Oct. 28: 2017We: the participants of the 2017 World Intangible Cultural Heritage Forum (hereinafter referred to as the "Forum") express our sincere gratitude to the officials of Jeonju City: the National Intangible Heritage Center of Korea and the Center for Intangible Culture Studies (Jeonju). In particular: we are thankful for the possibility of holding in-depth discussions under the auspices of Mayor Kim Seung-soo and the Director Cho Hyun Jung of the National Intangible Heritage Center. The importance of intangible cultural heritage in cities is becoming increasingly apparent. According to the spirit of the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and in light of the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030: the significance of intangible cultural heritage and its safeguarding cannot be underestimated. In particular: we recogn

The 3rd Workshop of UNESCO Accredited NGO Association, Korea [UANAK]

The 3rd Workshop of UNESCO Accredited NGO Association: Korea [UANAK] The five UNESCO accredited NGOs in Korea gathered in Chungju for a workshop to share information and strengthen networks organized by WoMAU (World Martial Arts Union) on February 22: 2018. Due to the Pyeonchang Winter Olympic Games: the related organizations became very busy and many of them could not participate in the workshop.Each organization reported its activities throughout the year 2017 and had an apportunity to share its initiatives and knowledge. All seemed different but verified the common goal of safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage. They made sure to keep up the good work to build up capacities of the regional NGOs. They all agreed to take a good advantage of the web-board (ichngo.net): for activating networks: that CICS (Center for Intangible Culture Studies)has launched. The web-board is now being launched as a Beta version and being tested. It is believed that it would be a promising to boost networks both in accre