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![New inscriptions to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20170129052426im_/http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/img/photo/thumb/10127-SML.jpg)
New inscriptions to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
1 December 2016 Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Republic of Korea, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Czechia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Viet Nam, Afghanistan,Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) - Sixteen new elements have been added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage following the decisions adopted by the ›››
![Traditional Giants Parade (De Traditionele Reuzenommegang 'Katuit')](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20170129052426im_/http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/img/photo/thumb/00001-SML.jpg)
Traditional Giants Parade (De Traditionele Reuzenommegang 'Katuit')
25 August 2016 – Dendermonde Belgium,The Bayard Steed dates back to the 15th century and the three Giants have been created in the 17th century. The Saga of the ›››
![Colloque scientifique 'Géants et Dragons processionnels de Belgique et de France (2005-2015) : bilan, enjeux et perspectives'](https://webarchive.unesco.org/web/20170129052426im_/http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/img/photo/thumb/00001-SML.jpg)
Colloque scientifique 'Géants et Dragons processionnels de Belgique et de France (2005-2015) : bilan, enjeux et perspectives'
28 November 2015 – Ath, Belgique Belgium,Le 25 novembre 2005, l’UNESCO inscrivait les géants et dragons de Belgique et de France parmi les chefs-d’œuvre du Patrimoine oral et immatériel de l’Humanité. Peu ›››
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Latest projects supported
Strengthening sub-regional cooperation and national capacities in seven Southern African countries for implementing the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Part II
Starting date: 1 March 2016Benefitting country(ies):Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Strengthening sub-regional cooperation and national capacities in seven Southern African countries for implementing the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Starting date: 1 December 2013Benefitting country(ies):Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Starting date: 1 February 2011Benefitting country(ies):Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Latest events supported
Workshop on inventorying, international assistance and nominations in Botswana
2 May 2016 - 28 February 2017, :TBDWorkshop on inventorying, international assistance and nominations in Lesotho
2 May 2016 - 28 February 2017, :TBDWorkshop on inventorying, international assistance and nominations in Malawi
2 May 2016 - 28 February 2017, :TBDFunds-in-Trust (since 2009)
![Ms Arlette THYS / Mr Marc JACOBS<br />
International Cooperation Coordinator for Cultural Heritage / Director of FARO (Flemish Interface for Cultural Heritage)](/web/20170129052426im_/http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/doc/src/16956.jpg)
Ms Arlette THYS / Mr Marc JACOBS
International Cooperation Coordinator for Cultural Heritage / Director of FARO (Flemish Interface for Cultural Heritage)
![Mr Marc Jacobs
Director of the Flemish Interface for Cultural Heritage (FARO)](/web/20170129052426im_/http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/doc/src/18463.jpg)
Mr Marc Jacobs Director of the Flemish Interface for Cultural Heritage (FARO)
![Mr Jean-Pierre Ducastelle<br />
President of the Oral and Intangible Heritage Commission of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation](/web/20170129052426im_/http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/doc/src/18242.jpg)
Mr Jean-Pierre Ducastelle
President of the Oral and Intangible Heritage Commission of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation