Reports of the ICH NGO Forum at the Pre & 14th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of ICH to be held in Bogota from 7 to 14 December 2019.

You can find the attached reports of the ICH NGO Forum activities at Pre-14.COM and 14.COM held in Bogota, Colombia from 7 to 14 December 2019.

The 15th session of Intangible Cultural Heritage will be held in Jamaica from 30 November to 5 December 2020.

The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ended its 14th session which took place in Bogota: Colombia from 9 to 14 December 2019: under the Chair Maria Claudia Lopez Sorzano. The Committee adopted guidelines for the safeguarding of ICH in emergency situtions such as conflict and disaster(both natural and human-induced).The guidelines build on the research and experience acquired by UNESCO in recent years: including among Syrian refugees: internally displaced population in the Democratic Republic of Congo and disaster risk reduction strategies in the Pacificnds. During the last day of the session: the Committee decided its 15th session will be held in Kingston under the Chair of Jamaica's Minister of Culture: Gender: Entertainment and Sport: from 30 November to 5 December 2020. The Committee also inscribed five elements on the List of ICH in Need of Urgent Safeguarding and 35 on the Representative List of ICH of Humanity.

Opening Ceremony of the 14th session of the Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Colombia's President Ivan Duque Marquez and UNESCO's Director-General Audrey Azoulay were among more than 1:000 participants sho attended the opening on 9 December of the 14th session of the Committee for rhe Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage taking place in the Colombian capital under the chair of Maria Claudia Lopez Sorzano: until 14 December 2019. Performers from the Car ival of Barranquilla: inscribed on UNESCO's Representive List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008 escorted delegates to the auditorium where opening ceremony took place: before the Corbandas symphony orchestra performed a program of cumbia: fandago and merengue carranguero music. In her speech: Ms. Audrey Azoulay said that since its entry into force in 2006: the Convention for the Intangible Cultural Heritage "has been made stronger through its dissemination of an ambitious vision of heritage: the idea of living legacy that integrates practices: experiences: techniques and human knowledge nurtured over

ICH NGO Forum Pre-14.COM Activities

On Saturday:7 December 2019: Capacity-building workshops were held at the Black Tower Hotel in Bogota: Colombia: under generous support of the Government of Sweden who also hosted a luncheon.On Sunday: 8 December: the Forum held a Symposium on <ICH in Urban Contexts> in cooperation with the National Heritage Board of Singapore at the Agora Convention Center. Another Symposium on <Reform of the Listing Mechanism - How NGOs can contribute to addressing old and new challenges?> was held also.In the afternoon of 8 December: the Forum had a meeting to discuss the draft Bylaws of ICH NGO Forum prepared by the working group and the Steering Committee.

The 14th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage to be held in Bogota, Colombia from 9 to 14 December 2019.

You can access to the live webcast of the 14th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage to be held in Bogota: Colombia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njDKwhjBTfE&feature=emb_logo

Pre-14.COM and 14.COM programme, 7-13 December 2019

ICH NGO Forum: Pre-14.COM and 14.COM programme Bogotá: 7-13 December 2019The programme of the activities of the ICH NGO Forum before and during the fourteenth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (14.COM).Please confirm your participation by filling out the form which you can find on http://www.ichngoforum.org/pre-14-com-14-com-programme-bogota-7-13-december-2019/#/ as soon as possible: and no later than 30 November 2019.Saturday: 7 December: Capacity-building workshopBlack Tower Premium Hotel (Av esperanza 43a 21)(Lunch and coffee/tea breaks hosted by the Kingdom of Sweden)9:30-10 Plenary session: Introduction to the workshop 10-11:30 Group work Group A-C: newly accredited NGOs and newcomers to COM: Introducing the Convention: its key terms: and the role of NGOs in its implementation on national: regional and international levels Group A: English-speaking group: facilitator Naila CeribašićGroup B: French-speaking group: facilitator Jorijn Neyri

The Art of Brazilian Capoeira Circle

Capoeira Circle is a common sighting in Brazil as it is quite popular to have Capoeiristas gather around in circles performing, competing, and sharing their art of movement. Capoeira has African origins since the early 16th century from enslaved Africans in Brazil. Although Capoeira has since become one of the biggest cultural exports of Brazil, Capoeiristas have historically been persecuted and had their art of movement shunned for some time. The acrobatic movements of Capoeira Circles is just part of the art form, as it requires the artists of Capoeira Circles to sing, chant, clap, and play instruments. When the Capoeira Circle is formed two opposing players engage each other in what looks to be a dance of reacting to each other’s movements. These acrobatic movements are difficult and require many years of training to master. The Capoeira master is someone who oversees the whole circle and controls the tempo with timing and rhythm. The Capoeira Circle is a training ground for the students to observe and learn skills mainly through imitation. On 2014 Capoeira Circle was inscribed to the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. You can watch "Capoeira Circle" on youtube: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhgot9H7vZw&feature=youtu.be"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhgot9H7vZw&feature=youtu.be/</a> References: ICH UNESCO, Wikipedia

ICH NGO Forum : the Activities during the 14th Intergovernmental Committee

The Steering Committee of The ICH NGO Forum INVITE You to participate in ICH NGO Forum activates in Bogota - Colombia: 7 – 14th December 2019 at ICH Intergovernmental Committee Meetings each year: this year to be held in Bogota - Colombia: 9-14th December at 14.COM.Invitation:Dear colleagues:as NGOs accredited to the 2003 Convention: you have received invitation to participate at 14.COM: which will be held in Bogota from 9 to 14 December 2019. We hope that you will be able to attend. Please take note that expenses incurred by participants are generally borne by your organizations. However: participation costs for representatives from accredited NGOs from developing countries: depending on the availability of resources: may be covered by the Fund for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. More information on that is available in the invitation letter that you have received.When planning your trip to Bogota: please pay particular attention to ICH NGO Forum pre-14.COM events: scheduled for 7-8 Dec

Baile Chino, the dance and dreams of Chile

Baile Chino is Chile’s own heritage that consists of five differing styles each unique to the origin of the dance’s location. The dance consists mainly of a group of 12 to 30 people who are arranged in a hierarchical manner, mainly organized by men leaving the upper figure at the top, which is generally a man with a good career and older age. The whole brotherhood is organized to be in two rows, those who dance while playing their pivilcas, and who are accompanied by a tamborcillo. The dance performs series of jumps, jumping on one foot and then to the other. The dance begins in crouching and along with it the interpretation of the melodies, which represents a great physical effort for all the participants. The orgin of Baile Chino dates back to the pre-Colombian period of Chile, sometime between 900s and 1400s, the dance evolved with aspects from the indigenous culture and Hispanic contributions. The Baile Chino is distinguished by their costumes, musical instruments, accompanied by the unique steps and rhythms of their dance. The old puvillca that produces a single note is followed by jump steps from crunching positions. This beautiful artform is transmitted through family members and neighbors by imitation, observation, and transmitted to the next generation. The Baile Chino ritual functions as a model for social integration, sense of identity, and the local community to come together for solidarity. Baile Chino was inscribed in 2014 to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, References: ICH UNESCO, Wikipedia

Vallenatos Music of the Greater Magdalena

Traditional Vallenatos Music of the Greater Magdalena region has been listed among the urgently needing safeguarding from the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2015. The traditional music of Vallenato has the origins from Spanish, African, and Amerindian roots making this truly one of a kind art form a standout of Caribbean tradition. The typical instruments involved with Vallenatos music are the Accordion, Caja, Gucharaca, Bass, and Guitar. The origins of Vallenatos music are from famers of the region who had West African traditions of Griots(music of story teller). They traveled with their cattle in search of pastures and often song their style of griots music along with their indigenous Gaita flutes. They communicated through their music and it became a form of entertainment for the farmers traveling as it transmitted their current state. As the music for evolved with the introduction of European instruments such as the Piano and Accordion. Vallenatos music of Colombia still had its tunes, as many of the Accordions are tuned differently from their European origin to better suit their region. It also became more popular form of gathering and entertainment among the general population and no longer seen as just for the farmers. You can watch "Traditional Vallenato music of the Greater Magdalena region" on youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCsPy_adLb4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCsPy_adLb4/</a> Reference: ICH UNESCO, Wikipedia, Baquianos(<a href="www.guiasybaquianos.com">www.guiasybaquianos.com</a>)

Colombia is hosting next Committee for the Safeguarding of ICH in 2019

Colombia to host next Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2019.The next annual meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage will take place from 9 to 14 December 2019 in Bogotá: Colombia. This decision was taken in Port Louis: Mauritius at the close of the thirteenth session of the Committee: which brings together the representatives of 24 States Parties to the UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Committee decides on measures to safeguard oral traditions and expressions: performing arts: social practices: rituals: festive events: knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts: which constitute intangible heritage.Reference from ICH UNESCO https://ich.unesco.org/en/news/colombia-to-host-next-committee-for-the-safeguarding-of-the-intangible-cultural-heritage-in-2019-00328

Tango

<p>The Argentinean and Uruguayan tradition of the Tango, now familiar around the world, was developed by the urban lower classes in Buenos Aires and Montevideo in the Rio de la Plata baasin.</p><p>Among this mix of European immigrants to the region, descendents of African slaves and the naives of the region known as criollos, a wide range of customs, beliefs and rituals were merged and transformed into a distinctive cultural identity. As one of the most recognizable embodiments of that identity, the music, dance and poetry of tango both embodies and encourages diversity and cultural dialogue. It is practised in the traditional dance halls of Buenos Aires and Montevideo, spreading the spirit of its community across the globe even as it adapts to new environments and changing times. That coommunity today includes musicians, professional and amateur dancers, choreographers, coomposers, songwriters, teachers of the art and the national living treasures who embody the culture of tango.</p><p>Tango is also incorporated into celebrations of national heritage in Argentina and Uruguay, reflecting the sidespread embrace of this popular urban music.&nbsp;</p>