Safeguarding of Okuruuo through community-based capacity building, inventorying and documentation interventions in Namibia

Namibia

Community based Inventory of ICH in Albania with a view to safeguarding and transmitting to future generations

Albania

ملخص

To be implemented by the Ministry of Culture, the proposed 26-month project is aimed at carrying out a community-based inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Albania, with a view to drawing up tailored action plans for its safeguarding and transmission to future generations. Though considerable efforts have already been undertaken to safeguard living heritage in Albania, a thorough national inventory

Pilot project to create a local ICH management committee and first steps towards a national strategy for decentralized ICH management

Mozambique

Community-based inventorying and transmission of intangible cultural heritage in the island of Tongatapu in Tonga

Tonga

ملخص

The proposed project, to be implemented by the Culture Division of the Ministry of Tourism in partnership with community representatives and associations, focuses on community-based inventorying and the transmission of intangible cultural heritage in the island of Tongatapu in Tonga. Numerous elements of Tongan living heritage are currently under threat, for reasons that include rapid changes in Tongan society due

• 2019-08-12 – 2019 Community Based Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Tongatapu

Transmitting and stabilizing the folk long song performance technique of Limbe performers - circular breathing - through the old repertoire to the new generations

Mongolia

ملخص

The proposed 36-month project, to be implemented by the National Center for Cultural Heritage and carried out in three regions, aims to stabilize and transmit the folk long performance technique of Limbe performers – circular breathing through the old repertoire. The circular breathing technique is considered as a great achievement among nomadic Mongolians and is inseparable from the traditional folk long s

Inventory, safeguarding and promoting knowledge of how to manufacture and play Togo’s traditional musical instruments (national phase)

Togo

ملخص

Implemented by the National Commission for Cultural Heritage, the project mainly aims to inventory, safeguard and promote knowledge related to the manufacture and practice of traditional musical instruments in Togo. It builds on lessons learned from the first phase of the project, which took place in the Maritime region (south Togo) between January 2016 and February 2017. The last general inventory of

National Oral Traditions (NOT), additional collection component

Mauritania

Community-based inventorying of intangible heritage in urban areas

Georgia, Jamaica, Jordan, Malaysia, Peru, Zimbabwe

ملخص

Over the past few years, UNESCO has been leading the initiative to develop new strategies for integrating culture and creativity in urban contexts. Together with its partners, UNESCO supports advocacy, builds and disseminates knowledge and develops the necessary evidence base to promote culture-engaged, people-centered urban development models. The project ‘Intangible heritage and creativity for sustainable cities’ aims to promote the rol

• 2020-11-27 – UNESCO and the Georgian Heritage Crafts Association to explore the rich living heritage of Old Tbilisi
• 2020-08-05 – Amid COVID 19, UNESCO Peru defines new ways to inventory living heritage with communities in Ayacucho

Capacity-building for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through creation of community-based inventory for Luang Prabang

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Capacity building for stakeholders involved in safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

ملخص

The proposed twenty-four-month project is geared at building the capacities of stakeholders involved in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Burkina Faso. Following an inventorying process conducted as part of the implementation of the Convention, the need to establish a critical mass of stakeholders capable of taking on the process of safeguarding living heritage at the national level became clear. In

• 2019-12-13 – The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage selected two projects for inclusion on the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

Silk Roads Heritage Corridors in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran - International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage

Afghanistan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

ملخص

UNESCO and the European Union in joint collaboration launched the project “Silk Roads Heritage Corridors in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Iran – International Dimension of the European Year of Cultural Heritage” in October 2018. The main objective of the project is to strengthen the contribution of culture to sustainable development, notably through heritage-based tourism development, diversifying tourism products, safeguarding and promoting intangible cultu

• 2019-06-18 – Intangible cultural heritage of the Silk Roads: Identification and Inventorying in Tajikistan
• 2019-05-14 – Intangible cultural heritage of the Silk Roads: Identification and Inventorying in Kyrgyzstan

Supporting natural and cultural sustainability through the revitalization and transmission of the traditional practices of worshipping the sacred sites in Mongolia

Mongolia

ملخص

Implemented by the Foundation for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage, the proposed thirty-month project aims to revive forgotten worshipping practices of sacred sites in rural areas in Mongolia, with reference to the element inscribed in 2017 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. These practices – performed at sacred sites that are located throughout the c

Strengthening capacities for the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention of the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Lebanon

Lebanon

ملخص

Within the framework of this project, UNESCO will provide advisory and training services to build capacities for the implementation of the 2003 Convention at the national level in Lebanon. The activities will benefit the range of different stakeholders involved in safeguarding ICH (government officials, associations, academics, researchers, communities, groups and individuals). The project will build on the activities that have already

• 2020-07-01 – Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Lebanon
• 2020-06-22 – Workshop on Cooperation and International Assistance in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Inventorying oral traditions, expressions, local knowledge and practices of the Korekore of Hurungwe district in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

ملخص

The project implemented by Chinhoyi University of Technology, aims at producing a comprehensive inventory of the oral traditions, expressions, local knowledge and practices of the communities of the Hurungwe district in north-western Zimbabwe. Despite the abundance of living heritage in the region, a shortage of resources and skills necessary for the implementation of the 2003 Convention has been noted, and traditional

Enhancing the capacity of communities to safeguard traditional dance expressions as performing arts heritage in western Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

ملخص

The project aims to safeguard the traditional dance practices of six districts of western Zimbabwe and to raise awareness of the 2003 Convention among traditional leaders and members of the community. It arose out of an increasing awareness in Zimbabwe of the value of intangible cultural heritage and its contribution to a sense of cultural identity and social cohesion. Implemented by

Safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of Niger in a situation of urgency and for the resilience of displaced populations - pilot project in Tillabéry and Diffa

Niger

ملخص

Since 2012, Niger has seen the rise of religious fundamentalism in the region, and particularly of Boko Haram. This crisis is combined with increasing poverty and internal ethnic tensions, exacerbated by mass displacements of populations within the country, particularly in the border provinces. In this context, this project aims to raise awareness among the communities, decision-makers, persons in charge and national

• 2017-10-09 – Niger and Namibia: Bureau grants emergency International Assistance and preparatory assistance

Safeguarding ICH in Malawi through non-formal learning and transmission

Malawi

ملخص

Implemented by the Malawi National Commission for UNESCO, the proposed twenty-four-month project aims to help safeguard Malawi’s intangible cultural heritage by increasing the number of experts trained in safeguarding, updating and developing new inventories, and disseminating the information through non-formal education. Previous capacity-building efforts trained a group of teachers and youth practitioners on the implementation of the 2003 Convention and safeguarding m

Strengthening the capacities of NGOs active in the field of intangible cultural heritage in Mauritania

Mauritania

• 2020-02-17 – Mauritania launches an International Assistance project on strengthening capacities of NGOs in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Strengthen the capacity for the safeguarding and management of intangible cultural heritage in Zambia

Zambia

ملخص

Since 2010, a number of capacity-building, inventory-making and awareness-creating activities have been carried out in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage by different stakeholders. Participants appreciated these training workshops and were unanimous in calling for a more advanced, comprehensive version of the training to be introduced. To this end, this project intends to develop and implement a degree programme specializing

• 2018-06-11 – Workshop on University curriculum development

Strengthening inventory preparation capacity for implementing the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis

ملخص

The proposed twenty-four-month project, to be jointly implemented by the Saint Kitts Department of Culture and the UNESCO Kingston Cluster Office for the Caribbean, is aimed at strengthening national inventorying capacities with a view to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Due to the combined situation of knowledge bearers growing old and, in some cases, passing away

Identification, definition and inventory of the intangible cultural heritage in the Cuban province of Guantánamo

Cuba

ملخص

As part of a long-term national strategy for the implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Cuba, the project aims at identifying, defining and inventorying the intangible cultural heritage present in Guantanamo, the easternmost province of the country. Far from the large urban centres, Guantanamo is one of the least socially and economically developed

• 2017-06-09 – Safeguarding female chants in Morocco and inventorying intangible cultural heritage in Cuba

Programme in support of the education system for the transmission of intangible cultural heritage (PASS-TPCI)

Haiti

ملخص

Implemented by the non-governmental organization Réf-Culture, the proposed eighteen-month project is aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Haiti through its formal transmission to young generations. The project was conceived to respond to the current education system in the country whose reform was initiated over thirty years ago, partly to promote national identity and culture. The Ministry of National Education

Chapei Dang Veng (international assistance)

Cambodia

ملخص

Chapei Dang Veng is a Cambodian musical tradition closely associated with the life, customs and beliefs of the Cambodian people. It features the chapei (a type of lute often played at cultural festivals) accompanied by singing. Song lyrics range from the educational and a type of social commentary, to satire while incorporating traditional poems, folk tales or Buddhist stories. The

Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Sudan

Sudan

ملخص

This project is the result a of needs assessment in the field of intangible cultural heritage that was made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA). Funded also by ADTCA, the project aims at supporting Sudan in its efforts to safeguard its living heritage, in accordance with the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding

• 2020-02-23 – Workshop on preparing requests for international assistance and nominations to the Lists of the 2003 Convention
• 2020-01-21 – Training Workshop on the Development of Intangible Cultural Heritage Safeguarding Measures and Project Management in Eastern Sudan States (Red Sea, Kassala and Gedaref states)

Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt for sustainable development

Egypt

ملخص

This project is the result a of needs assessment in the field of intangible cultural heritage that was made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA). Funded also by ADTCA, this project intends to support Egypt in its efforts to safeguard its living heritage, in accordance with the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding

• 2019-09-08 – Workshop on preparing nominations and international assistance
• 2019-08-04 – Workshop on developing safeguarding plans for intangible cultural heritage

Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding Palestinian intangible cultural heritage

Palestine

ملخص

This project is the result a of needs assessment in the field of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) that was made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA). Funded also by ADTCA, this project is designed to support Palestine in its efforts to safeguard its living heritage, in accordance with the 2003 Convention for

• 2020-11-04 – Training on Community based inventorying and pilot inventorying exercise
• 2020-10-26 – Training on Community based inventorying and pilot inventorying exercise

Safeguarding and valorization of knowledge and know-how linked to craftsmanship in danger of disappearing

Morocco

Promoting intangible cultural heritage education in institutions of higher learning in Uganda

Uganda

ملخص

In line with Uganda’s National Cultural Policy, which underscores the importance of intangible cultural heritage, the three-year project is aimed at raising awareness of a core group of twenty management and academic staff from four universities in Gulu, Kampala, Nkozi and Fort Portal, on the relevance of intangible cultural heritage in Uganda’s current development context. For the moment, there are onl

Development of an inventory of intangible cultural heritage for Shiselweni region in Eswatini

Eswatini

• 2020-01-19 – Capacity-buliding workshop on community-based inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Nhlangano

2018 - European Year of Cultural Heritage: Engaging youth for an inclusive and sustainable Europe

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ملخص

__UNESCO__ and the __European Union__ have teamed up for a new project to strengthen the connections between young people, cultural heritage and education. The project proposes an innovative approach to education by inviting teachers and learners to explore their living heritage and learn not only about it, but also with and through it. Moreover, the UNESCO-EU initiative will bring together

• 2020-04-15 – Teaching and learning with living heritage: Lessons learnt from UNESCO-EU pilot project
• 2020-02-27 – Integrating Intangible Cultural Heritage in School-Based Education – Lessons Learnt from the UNESCO-EU Pilot Project

Safeguarding of practices and rare rituals related to sacred sites in Kyrgyzstan: preparation of an inventory and safeguarding measures

Kyrgyzstan

ملخص

Implemented by the Aigine Cultural Research Centre (CRC), the proposed project is aimed at compiling a unified national inventory of sacred sites and rare ritual practices in Kyrgyzstan, as well as developing effective related safeguarding measures in the form of a national manual on safeguarding sacred sites and rare ritual practices. Such practices form an integral part of people’s traditional b

Developing and testing intangible cultural heritage (ICH) curriculum materials for primary schools teacher training colleges in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe

ملخص

During this pilot phase, NATCAZ, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, will develop a concise curriculum for six primary-school teacher-training institutions. The project has three key objectives: 1) to develop a primary-school course framework on living heritage to be administered in teacher colleges and other institutions of higher learning by the end of 2022; 2) to enhance the capacities of at least 100 trainee

'Proud of my Heritage': transmission and safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in Grenada through inventorying and education initiatives

Grenada

ملخص

Though the country has a rich array of cultural expressions, they are threatened by several factors. In this context, this project has three key objectives. Firstly, pilot inventorying exercises will be conducted in the tri-island of Grenada. During this stage, capacity building workshops on the 2003 Convention, mechanisms to safeguard living heritage, and community-based inventorying methodologies will be held with local

Updating of the 2009 inventory of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in Burundi with the participation of the communities

Burundi

ملخص

Entrusted mainly to the General Directorate of Culture and Arts, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research through the Burundi National Commission for UNESCO, this project is aimed at updating the 2009 inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Burundi, with the participation of the communities concerned. Stemming from the expressed wishes of the communities concerned, the

• 2020-10-08 – Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Bermuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay

Development of an inventory of intangible cultural heritage in South Sudan

South Sudan

ملخص

Led by the Ministry of Culture, in close collaboration with the UNESCO Office in Juba, the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee (NICHC) and the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, this twenty-four-month project is aimed at developing an inventory of intangible cultural heritage in South Sudan in order to contribute to its safeguarding. Due to the ongoing social transitions in

• 2020-10-08 – Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Bermuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay

Strengthening capacities for the implementation of the 2003 Convention for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

ملخص

This nineteen-month project is aimed at strengthening capacities for the sustainable implementation of the 2003 Convention in Antigua and Barbuda to ensure the inventorying, promotion and safeguarding of living heritage in the country. To be implemented by the Cultural Development Division of the Ministry of Sports, Culture, National Festivals and the Arts with the assistance of the UNESCO Cluster Office for

• 2020-10-08 – Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Bermuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay

Inventory of intangible culture of craftsmanship in the core of Historic Cairo

Egypt

ملخص

To be implemented by the Egyptian Society for Folk Traditions (ESFT), this eighteen-month project is aimed at preparing a community-based inventory of twenty types of crafts produced in the historic areas of Cairo, known as Historic Cairo, a World Heritage property under the 1972 Convention. Previous initiatives provide a useful starting point, particularly for noting the traditional crafts that have already

• 2020-10-08 – Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Bermuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay

The Bandoneon: sound of Tango

Uruguay

ملخص

To be implemented by the Cienarte Foundation in cooperation with the Interministerial Commission for the Support of Tango and Candombe, this thirty-month project is aimed at safeguarding the traditional sound of tango produced by the bandoneon, its emblematic instrument. The bandoneon is an essential part of tango (a binational nomination between Argentina and Uruguay, inscribed on the Representative List of

• 2020-10-08 – Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Bermuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay

Capacity building in community-based inventorying

Djibouti

ملخص

Implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Culture and Charitable Assets of the Republic of Djibouti’s Department of Culture, this nine-month project is aimed at strengthening national capacities for inventorying elements of intangible cultural heritage with a view to safeguarding them. Despite recent efforts by the country to establish administrative structures capable of safeguarding living heritage, there is insufficient awareness a

• 2020-07-15 – Djibouti prepares its first inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Strengthening the capacity of community museums to promote inscribed intangible cultural heritage elements

Uganda

My Heritage, My Region: strategy for capacity-building in social management of the intangible cultural heritage in two departments of the Colombian Orinoco region

Colombia

ملخص

The proposed fourteen-month project, to be implemented by the Fundación Circulo de Profesionales del Arpa y su Música, is aimed at building capacities of communities and relevant stakeholders in the management of intangible cultural heritage in the departments of Arauca and Casanare, in the Orinoco region of Colombia. The overall objective is to ensure that the different social and institutional a

Intangible cultural heritage as a basis for resilience, reconciliation and construction of peace environments in Colombia's post-agreements

Colombia

ملخص

Implemented by the Fundación Universidad del Norte, this fourteen-month project aims to utilize intangible cultural heritage as a basis for resilience, reconciliation and reintegration in Colombia’s Guajira Department, Conejo village, home to the Pondores ETCR – a temporary shelter for ex-combatants and their families during their transition to civilian life. The project responds to the third point of the Peace Agreement betw

• 2018-11-11 – Paris Peace Forum
• 2018-09-14 – Colombia bets on intangible cultural heritage for peacebuilding

Tais, traditional textile

Timor-Leste

ملخص

Tais is a form of traditional weaving produced at home or in small groups by women in Timor-Leste, which has been transmitted from generation to generation through oral tradition. The styles and colours vary from one municipality to the other. The cloths are traditionally made of cotton with natural dyes. It used to be very important and valuable in the

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the ‘M’Bolon’, a traditional musical percussion instrument

Mali

ملخص

The M'bolon is a traditional percussion musical instrument that is mainly found in the administrative regions of Sikasso (Kolondieba and Koutiala Circles) and Koulikoro in the Mandinka cultural area in Mali. It consists of a calabash covered with calf skin, with a wooden handle on which are attached skin strings. The M'bolon was traditionally played to encourage farmers before agricultural

Community-self documentation and revitalization of ceremonies and practices associated with Empaako naming system in Uganda

Uganda

ملخص

Inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding List in December 2013, Empaako is a traditional naming system whereby, in addition to their family and given names, a child is given an Empaako from a list of twelve shared by the entire community. The practice is associated with rituals and ceremonies whose meaning is central to the identity and belief systems of the communities

• 2020-08-27 – Five communities in Western Uganda participated in documenting and revitalizing Empaako intangible cultural heritage
• 2018-08-01 – Training of trainers workshop on ICH documentation

Strengthening national capacities in the field of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding in Senegal

Senegal

ملخص

The eighteen-month project, jointly implemented by the Directorate for Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and the UNESCO Dakar Office, is aimed at strengthening national capacities for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Senegal by building on technical capacities and implementing concrete safeguarding measures. The project responds to the issues identified in a needs assessment exercise conducted from

• 2018-11-19 – Senegalese communities at the heart of inventories of intangible cultural heritage
• 2018-10-15 – Extensive training on community-based inventory on the ICH concept

Safeguarding of Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng'esherr, three male rites of passage of the Maasai community

Kenya

ملخص

The three male rites of the Maasai community represent stages in the preparation of boys for adulthood – a process called moranism that involves the transmission of indigenous knowledge, including Maasai rituals, legends, traditions and life skills. Enkipaata is the name for the induction ceremony, Eunoto heralds the shaving of initiates before their seclusion in the bush for training, and Olng’esherr i

• 2018-01-28 – Community-based inventorying workshop

Aixan (gâna/ōb ǂans tsî//khasigu), ancestral musical sound knowledge and skills

Namibia

ملخص

Aixan /gâna/ōb ǂans tsî //khasigu ancestral music is performed by the Nama and Damara communities, who mainly reside in Hardap, Karas, Erongo, Kunene and Otjozondjupa, situated in the northern and southern regions of Namibia. The music is practised as a means of entertainment at social events, such as during the dance to welcome the rainy season and wedding ceremonies, an

Strengthening capacities in the Comoros for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for sustainable development

Comoros

ملخص

This project is the result a of needs assessment in the field of intangible cultural heritage that was made possible thanks to the financial contribution of the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA). Also funded by ADTCA, this project is designed to support the Union of the Comoros in its efforts to safeguard its living heritage, in accordance with

• 2020-01-16 – Comoros makes significant strides to ensure the safeguarding of living heritage
• 2019-03-19 – Training Workshop on Participatory Inventory Development with Communities

Spring rite of Juraŭski Karahod (international assistance)

Belarus

ملخص

To be implemented by the Centre of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts, the proposed twenty-four-month project has three main objectives. The first objective is to research the area where Juraǔski Karahod was spread historically and develop an effective strategy for its revitalization, performance and transmission. Second, the visibility of the element is expected

Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the West African Countries

Ghana, Togo

• 2019-04-19 – Needs assessment for the implementation of the 2003 Convention in Togo
• 2018-12-13 – Validation workshop on needs assessment in Ghana

Strengthening the capacities of States Parties for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Western Africa (Sahel)

Cabo Verde, Mali, Niger, Senegal

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Central Africa

Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe

• 2019-10-29 – Capacity-building workshop to raise awareness on the 2003 Convention and the elaboration of inventories
• 2018-07-01 – Training on the 2003 Convention and ICH inventory with the participation of communities

Capacity building on traditional Koryo celadon making practice

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Protecting Cultural Heritage and Diversity in Complex Emergencies for Stabilization and Peace

Iraq

ملخص

Funded by the European Union, this project aims to implement a number of urgently needed actions in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen, which will allow for the stabilization and urgent safeguarding of the cultural heritage of these countries and their population. The component related to intangible cultural heritage concerns only Iraq. The ongoing crisis in Iraq has triggered massive internal

Needs assessment for reinforcing Ukraine's national capacities in strategy development for ICH safeguarding

Ukraine

ملخص

Implemented by the Ukrainian Center for Cultural Studies, the proposed project aims to carry out a needs assessment to reinforce Ukraine’s national capacities in strategy development for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage. This request reflects the current situation in Ukraine: while there is an extremely rich, diverse array of living heritage across the country, such practices face threats of d

Revitalization of the female chants of Taroudant

Morocco

ملخص

This project aims to safeguard the female chants of Taroudant in the medina of Taroudant, a city situated in the south-west of the High Atlas mountains in Morocco. Practised by women's music troupes during social events, chants not only enliven gatherings of women but, more broadly, convey values that all communities in the region of the western High Atlas mountains

• 2020-10-21 – Revitalizing women’s chants of Taroudant, High Atlas of Morocco

Strengthening National Capacities for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh

Bangladesh

ملخص

Bangladesh has a rich tradition in cultural heritage, specifically intangible cultural heritage. However, the more recent history and developments have affected and increasingly threatened the viability of these practices and traditions. Aware of these threats Bangladesh is actively implementing the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which it ratified in 2009, demonstrating its commitment to establish mechanisms

• 2018-05-06 – Training for Bangladesh on the use of the mechanisms of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
• 2018-05-04 – Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development in Bangladesh - Capacity-building training workshop on ICH Nomination

Strengthening the capacities of the DPR of Korea for community-based inventorying of ICH and for elaborating nomination files under the mechanisms of the 2003 Convention

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

• 2018-09-26 – Training Workshop on Community-Based Inventorying of Intangible Cultural Heritage and Elaborating Nomination Files under the Mechanisms of the 2003 UNESCO Convention

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 (Phase III)

Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

ملخص

The project is designed as the third and final stage in the efforts to strengthen sub-regional cooperation and national capacities in Southern African countries in their implementation of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The main objective is to effectively support the continuity of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding processes in the seven countries, notably Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi

Thailand’s efforts in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through strengthening local communities' capacities

Thailand

ملخص

In June 2016, Thailand ratified the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. To strengthen capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage at the national and local level, Thailand’s Department of Cultural Promotion under the Ministry of Culture, the International Training Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the auspices of UNESCO (CRIHAP) and UNESCO Bangkok field office undertook t

National Folk Festival of Gjirokastra (NFFoGj), 50 years of best practice in safeguarding Albanian intangible heritage

Albania

ملخص

Held every five years, the festival has become the most important and largest event celebrating intangible cultural heritage in Albania since 1968. It brings together a large number of bearers, communities, performers, folk associations and cultural centres from the country and beyond, as well as scholars working in the field of intangible cultural heritage in Albania. The festival is organized by

Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in eight countries in Africa and the Arab Region: assessing needs and developing project proposals

Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Madagascar, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen

ملخص

The aim of this project funded by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (ADTCA) is to lay a solid foundation to support eight countries in Africa and the Arab region (Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Madagascar, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan and Yemen) in their efforts to safeguard their living heritage, in accordance with the UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the

• 2015-08-09 – Need assessment for strengthening national capacities in implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egpyt
• 2015-05-04 – Progress in implementing an eight-country capacity-building project in the Arab States and Africa

Strengthening the capacities of Suriname and Dutch Caribbean islands for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, Suriname

ملخص

The aim of this project was to strengthen the national capacities of Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean Islands to effectively safeguard intangible cultural heritage (ICH). The project involved a national consultation on the status of ICH carried out in Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius, Sint Marteen and Suriname, as well as training workshops on the implementation of the 2003 Convention, community-based

• 2018-10-29 – Workshop on natural disaster and intangible cultural heritage
• 2017-10-23 – The 2003 Convention reaches 175 State Parties!

Support to the development of a safeguarding and valorization strategy for knowledge and know-how linked to craftsmanship in Morocco

Morocco

Documentation and inventory of intangible cultural heritage in the Republic of the Sudan (a pilot project in Kordufan and Blue Nile regions)

Sudan

ملخص

The project aims to conduct a pilot inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of Kordofan and Blue Nile states through documentation and inventorying, and thereby to contribute to a larger inventory in Sudan. At present, no such inventory exists, although there are numerous studies, collections and bibliographies, as well as thousands of photos and audio-visual recordings. This project proposes to

• 2015-10-19 – The Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund supports various safeguarding measures in Africa!

Inventory of the intangible cultural heritage present in Côte d'Ivoire in view of its urgent safeguarding

Côte d'Ivoire

ملخص

The political and military crisis that the country experienced between 2002 and 2011 halted the active efforts engaged by Côte d’Ivoire since many years in the identification of elements of the intangible cultural heritage present in its territory and affected it negatively, notably by the interruption of certain practices violently suppressed or the denaturation of certain elements emptying them of their value an

• 2020-02-10 – Inventorying intangible cultural heritage for peace in Côte d’Ivoire
• 2016-08-01 –

Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Guatemala

Guatemala

ملخص

The project aims, on the one hand, to encourage a better understanding on the part of beneficiary communities of what intangible cultural heritage (ICH) means and strengthen the capacities of these communities to elaborate inventories. On the other hand, it also aims to strengthen the capacities of municipalities that formulate local policies aimed at safeguarding ICH. In order to achieve

• 2018-11-27 – Consultation on the priorities for an Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Guatemala
• 2018-04-26 – Guatemala concludes capacity-building cycle for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in its territory

Strengthening capacity in Seychelles for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for sustainable development

Seychelles

ملخص

The project was implemented from 2017 to 2018 by the National Heritage Funds, with the objective to strengthen the institutional and human capacities to safeguard the country’s intangible cultural heritage. Through the implemented activities, the project helped reinforce legal frameworks for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, in particular through its inclusion in the National Heritage Bill. It also raised significant awareness a

• 2019-09-19 – Gabon, Kenya and the Seychelles strengthen safeguarding efforts through International Assistance projects
• 2019-02-26 – Workshop and advisory services on nomination files to the lists of the 2003 Convention

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through strengthening national capacities in Morocco, Mauritania and Tunisia

Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia

ملخص

The aim of this project is to assist three countries in the Maghreb sub-region in the safeguarding of their intangible cultural heritage through the effective implementation of the Convention. It aims to build a critical mass of experience and knowledge, both in government institutions and in civil society, so that the beneficiary countries will be equipped with a suitable framework

• 2018-09-12 – Closing workshop for the project 'Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through strengthening national capacities in Morocco, Mauritania and Tunisia'
• 2018-06-28 – Final consultation and validation meeting of the multi-year national strategy for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage

Promotion of earthen ware pottery-making skills in Kgatleng district

Botswana

ملخص

Earthenware pottery-making skills were inscribed in 2012 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. Practised among the Bakgatla ba Kgafela community in south-eastern Botswana and transmitted to daughters and granddaughters through observation and practice, earthenware pottery-making is at risk of extinction. The main factors for its decline are the decreasing number of master potters, lack of

Titajtakezakan. Speaking across time, oral tradition and use of information and communication technologies

El Salvador

ملخص

The project aims to revitalize the intangible cultural heritage present in the municipality of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, in the west of El Salvador, by making use of information and communication technologies. Emphasis will be placed on oral traditions encompassed within mythology, tales and legends of Náhuat speakers. The small number and advanced age of Náhuat speakers seriously threaten the co

• 2018-10-09 – Young Nahuats from El Salvador contribute to the safeguarding of their living heritage

Inventory and promotion of intangible cultural heritage in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso

ملخص

This major project enabled Burkina Faso to inventory around 1,300 living traditions practised by 60 ethno-cultural communities located in the thirteen regions of the country. The project was implemented in two major phases: a pilot phase that involved two regions with six ethno-cultural communities and a second generalization phase that involved all regions and national communities. Its principle objectives were to develop

• 2018-08-30 – Burkina Faso ready for safeguarding living heritage throughout the country
• 2015-02-12 – Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa

Emergency Safeguarding of the Syrian Cultural Heritage

Syrian Arab Republic

ملخص

Funded by the European Union, this project aims to provide an operational response to halt the on-going loss of cultural heritage and prepare post-conflict priority actions in Syria. The main objectives of the Emergency Safeguarding of the Syrian Cultural Heritage project is to contribute to restoring social cohesion, stability and sustainable development through the protection and safeguarding of cultural heritage

Safeguarding of the traditional knowledge for the protection of sacred natural sites in the territory of the Jaguars of Yuruparí, Vaupés Province, Colombia

Colombia

ملخص

The project is aimed at safeguarding the knowledge associated with the stewardship of sacred sites of the jaguar shamans of Yuruparí settled in the Pirá Paraná River, in south-eastern Colombia. Inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2011, their traditional knowledge is an organic system that seeks to maintain the balance between humans and nature. A

Needs assessment in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

ملخص

The needs assessment aims to explore the legislative and policy documents in the sphere of ICH in Bosnia and Herzegovina, to analyze the institutional and administrative framework for the implementation of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention, and to study the situation of awareness-raising activities, inventorying procedures, and educational and training programs on ICH issues in the country. It also aims at outlining the m

Safeguarding of Nkhonde, Tumbuka and Chewa proverbs and folktales

Malawi

ملخص

The proverbs and folktales of the Nkhonde, Tumbuka and Chewa people of Karonga, Rumphi and Lilongwe Districts embody the knowledge, wisdom and culture in Malawi and function as vehicles for the promotion of their cultural values. However, transmission of this heritage is gradually weakening. Only a few members of these communities now transmit proverbs and folktales to their children and

Promotion of traditional pottery making practices in Eastern Kenya

Kenya

ملخص

The proposed project, which is designed in line with the 2006 National Heritage Act of Kenya, aims to safeguard and revitalize traditional pottery making practices of the Mbeere, Tharaka and Tigania communities in Eastern Kenya. Transmitted by females within families, the technique involves creating clay pots of various sizes and shapes depending on the function and style of the community concerned

• 2019-09-19 – Gabon, Kenya and the Seychelles strengthen safeguarding efforts through International Assistance projects

Inventorying of proverbs of Lala community of Luano District of Zambia

Zambia

ملخص

Lala people live along the eastern portions of the Luangwa River in Luano District in the central province of Zambia. Among their various cultural practices that include social gatherings, festivals, celebrations and life cycle rituals, proverbs in particular hold a central place in the transmission of community values to the younger generation. Reflecting people’s living heritage and wisdom, Lala proverbs a

Strengthening the capacities of Eritrea for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Eritrea

ملخص

This project aims at enhancing the national capacity of Eritrea to safeguard their intangible cultural heritage through the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. It intends to build a critical level of experience and knowledge, both in government institutions, civil society and in selected communities, so that the country is equipped with an

• 2018-03-21 – Eritrea to focus on communities especially youth in their national safeguarding efforts
• 2018-02-19 – Capacity-building Workshop on Preparing Nomination Files and International Assistance Request

Climate change and preservation and valorization of intangible cultural heritage linked to craftsmanship

Morocco

Community-based needs identification for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Nord-Kivu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

ملخص

The proposed activity aims to carry out a needs identification at national and local level with the participation of communities in view of the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in the region of North Kivu, a long-standing conflict zone of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the framework of the 2003 Convention, this needs identification will allow drawing up a

• 2017-11-28 – Local stakeholders in Goma approve the community-based needs identification exercise for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Nord-Kivu
• 2017-09-12 –

Inventory and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage of the Pygmy populations of Gabon

Gabon

ملخص

Having benefited from capacity building activities, Gabon has recognized the need for a safeguarding action towards the intangible cultural heritage of Pygmy populations, for which surveys conducted with these populations highlighted the endangered elements constituent to their identity. The project led to the development of an inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of the Pygmy populations Babongo, Baka and Bakoya

• 2019-09-19 – Gabon, Kenya and the Seychelles strengthen safeguarding efforts through International Assistance projects
• 2015-08-24 – Peacebuilding, natural disasters mitigation and indigenous communities supported by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Asia and the Pacific

Fiji, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Samoa, Sri Lanka

ملخص

With the successful completion of Phase I, thanks to the continued generous contribution of the Government of Japan, it was possible to implement the second phase of the regional programme for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through the strengthening of national capacities from April 2015 to October 2017. The principal aims of the second phase were the following: *Reinforce the human and institutional

• 2017-07-24 – Laos reflects on the linkages between intangible cultural heritage and development
• 2017-06-01 – Community based Inventorying in Mongolia

Safeguarding and promotion of Bigwala, gourd trumpet music and dance of Busoga Kingdom in Uganda

Uganda

ملخص

The project merged with ongoing safeguarding initiatives of the Busoga communities of Eastern Uganda to revitalize and strengthen Bigwala music and dance traditions, which play a key role in maintaining Busoga collective memory, cultural values and social unity. Involving the performance of five or more gourd trumpet players, each producing a single tone blown in hocket to produce a melody

• 2017-03-20 – Basoga communities of Uganda engage in the safeguarding of the Bigwala
• 2016-06-01 – Workshop in Bigwala and drum playing and Bigwala dance

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

Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

ملخص

The project aims at reinforcing the sub-regional cooperation platform, which was created to support seven countries (Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe) in southern Africa in their efforts to safeguard the living heritage present in their territories. Consolidating the results of previous Flanders funded projects since 2009, this platform will be driven by the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Committees

• 2016-09-19 – Training of Trainers on Strengthening National Capacities for Implementing the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
• 2016-07-25 – Workshop on inventorying, international assistance and nominations in Swaziland

Support to the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Nigeria

Nigeria

ملخص

A needs assessment carried out in 2011 showed that the national capacities of Nigeria are not yet adapted to meet the requirements of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. The aim of the project is to lay a solid foundation to support Nigeria in its efforts to safeguard the living heritage present in the country. Thanks to

• 2017-10-26 – Stakeholders' meeting
• 2017-06-28 – Reinforcing capacities to safeguard intangible cultural heritage in Nigeria

Inventorying of the music and dance of the Lozi and Nkoya people of Kaoma District

Zambia

ملخص

Concerned about growing threats to the viability of traditional music and dance practices among the Lozi and Nkoya communities of the Western Province of Zambia, the project sought to familiarize the communities with the objectives and mechanisms of the 2003 Convention, and more specifically, with community-based inventorying through a field practicum. A parallel motivation for the project was to bring the

• 2017-10-09 – Promoting social cohesion through the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in the Kaoma District of Zambia

Strengthening capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Ecuador

Ecuador

ملخص

Ecuador ratified the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Culture Heritage in 2008. Despite important efforts mobilized by the State Party for the effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and an institutional environment conducive to the integration of culture in public policies, as in most countries, the viability of intangible cultural heritage present in Ecuador also faces serious threats of social

• 2017-10-02 – Ecuador consolidates its public policy for the safeguarding of its intangible cultural heritage
• 2016-11-09 – Workshop on elaboration of public policy tools for the ICH safeguarding national plan of Ecuador

Inventorying of intangible cultural heritage elements in Thaba-Bosiu in Lesotho

Lesotho

ملخص

Implemented by the Lesotho National Commission for UNESCO in cooperation with the Department of Culture, the project aimed to contribute to safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Lesotho and to sensitize relevant stakeholders thereon. The project is an outcome of similar activities conducted in other districts, with the support of UNESCO and the World Bank, which motivated the community elders of

Inventory, safeguarding and promoting knowledge of how to manufacture and play Togo's traditional musical instruments (Pilot phase in the Maritime region, south Togo)

Togo

ملخص

The last general inventory of the intangible cultural heritage, drawn up in 2011 in Togo, revealed some important principles and skills that had not yet been adequately documented; more intensive efforts to introduce and implement safeguarding measures were therefore required. A major gap in the inventory included the skills needed to manufacture and play traditional musical instruments and for their accompanying

• 2017-03-11 – Young people from South Togo rediscover traditional musical instruments
• 2015-10-19 – The Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund supports various safeguarding measures in Africa!

Safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage through strengthening national capacities in Niger

Niger

ملخص

Conducted in close cooperation with the Directorate for the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Communication, New Information Technologies and Culture, the project aimed to support Niger in the process, already underway, of taking ownership of the concepts and tools provided by the Convention in order to create an institutional and social environment favorable to the efficient and sustainable

• 2016-10-17 –
• 2016-03-09 – Niger is enhancing its legacy in ICH safeguarding!

Needs assessment in Republic of Moldova

Republic of Moldova

ملخص

The needs assessment was implemented and funded by the Regional Bureau of UNESCO in Venice and was performed in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova. The study aimed to assess the legal and institutional frameworks for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in the Republic of Moldova; to outline the needs in terms of professional

Survey on Intangible Cultural Heritage of Displaced Syrians

Syrian Arab Republic

ملخص

The activity consisted of a small-scale survey on intangible cultural heritage of displaced Syrians conducted on an experimental basis. The objective was aimed at gaining a better understanding of the changing role and function of the intangible cultural heritage of displaced Syrians, its potential for resilience and the ways in which communities try to transmit their intangible cultural heritage to

Inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Mali with a view to its urgent safeguarding

Mali

ملخص

Since January 2012, Malian cultural heritage has suffered tremendous damage following the occupation of northern and east-central regions by armed groups and extremists. Cultural practices ranging from rituals, traditional music and festive events to craftsmanship were curtailed by the prohibitions imposed by the occupants. People had fear of being stigmatized or targeted of retributive attacks. The damage to intangible cultural heritage

• 2017-07-03 – 211 elements of the Malian intangible cultural heritage inventoried for their urgent safeguarding
• 2015-02-12 – Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa

Safeguarding and revitalizing the Mongolian traditional epic

Mongolia

ملخص

The aim of the project is to revitalize, safeguard and transmit the Mongolian traditional epic through a series of activities that range from a field survey on the current state of Mongolian epic, its repertoire and associated customs, to the identification and documentation of epic performers and the creation of a related database; from an apprenticeship training aiming at the

Safeguarding the oral traditions and expressions of the Dzao people of Lao Cai and Lai Chau Provinces of Viet Nam

Viet Nam

ملخص

The Dzao in Lao Cai and Lai Chau Provinces live mainly near the northern border with China. With only one or two villagers in each village who can still sing folk songs and speak the traditional language, the oral traditions and expressions of the Dzao people are severely endangered. Folk songs, tales, lullabies, proverbs and riddles are also disappearing due

Documenting and inventorying intangible cultural heritage of the pastoralist Samburu community in northern Kenya: a focus on the region of Mount Kulal biosphere reserve

Kenya

ملخص

The proposed project, which is designed in line with the 2006 National Heritage Act of Kenya, aims to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage of the semi-nomadic pastoralist Samburu community living within the Mount Kulal Biosphere Reserve (designated in 1979 through UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere programme) in northern Kenya. Due to external political, economic and cultural influences as well as environmental degradation, the v

• 2016-04-13 – Workshop on documenting and inventorying intangible cultural heritage of the pastoralist Samburu community
• 2015-10-19 – The Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund supports various safeguarding measures in Africa!

Strengthening national capacities for effective intangible cultural heritage safeguarding in selected PALOP countries

Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe

ملخص

The project aims to built national capacity in these Portuguese speaking countries to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage. The project pays particular attention at building a critical level of experience and knowledge, both in government institutions, civil society and in selected communities. Another aim of the project is to prepare a regional cooperation mechanism amongst Lusophone countries in Africa in

• 2016-05-09 – Regional final workshop of the capacity building project in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP)
• 2016-05-09 – Portuguese-speaking African countries assess project achievements

Taskiwine, Amazigh dance and songs of the western High Atlas

Morocco

ملخص

The Taskiwin songs and dances are performed by the Touramat and Tigouliane rural communities of the province of Taroudant in the north and south slopes of the Western High Atlas. The Targa-Aide association will be responsible for elaborating the nomination file in close collaboration with the communities, groups and individuals concerned, elected councillors, the Directorate of Cultural Heritage and researchers

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Central Asia

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan

ملخص

Implemented between 2012 and 2016, this project has aimed at enhancing safeguarding capacities of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan through effective implementation of the Convention, thereby contributing to sustainable development. It has promoted better visibility of intangible cultural heritage, awareness of its significance and its function in societies. By promoting mutual respect for the heritage of others, this project has contributed to

• 2017-07-14 – Enhancing safeguarding of living heritage in Uzbekistan
• 2016-11-21 – Workshop on ICH and Sustainable Development in Kazakhstan, Implications for Policy Development and Implementation

Improving the capacities of intangible cultural heritage related NGOs in Mongolia

Mongolia

ملخص

The Foundation for the Protection of Natural and Cultural Heritage spearheads the work of non-governmental organizations and civil society in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Mongolia. While non-governmental organizations play an increasing role in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and disseminating information about it in Mongolia, their capacities are still weak and a number of their managers and

Safeguarding indigenous vernacular architecture and building knowledge in Vanuatu

Vanuatu

ملخص

This project seeks to document the pre- and post- cyclone condition of 6 significant traditional nakamals, the traditional meeting places in Vanuatu. These structures have recently been damaged by Cyclone Pam, a category 5 system that crossed the region on the 13 March 2015. The documentation will include both the tangible and intangible aspects of each nakamal, which will be represented through a written

• 2017-05-29 – Safeguarding Indigenous Architecture in Vanuatu
• 2015-08-24 – Peacebuilding, natural disasters mitigation and indigenous communities supported by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund

Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Kallawaya communities

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

ملخص

The safeguarding action plan seeks, through intergenerational transmission, to ensure the preservation and transmission of the knowledge and wisdom of the Kallawaya culture, whose activity is bound to the ancestral healing medicine of the culture of the Andes. The main objectives of the safeguarding project are to: * promote the preservation and safeguarding of Kallawaya culture at local, regional and national

• 2017-09-28 – Kallawaya communities document their traditional healing and cultural practices for safeguarding purposes
• 2015-10-17 – Transmission workshop from elderly to younger Kallawayas

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage of Belize, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago through strengthening their capacities for implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Belize, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

ملخص

The 3.5 year project saw the implementation of an integrated strategy with a series of workshops and activities aimed at reinforcing the capacity of Belize, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago to safeguard their intangible cultural heritage. To this end, it included: (i) policy advice, (ii) workshops on the implementation of the Convention, (iii) workshops on community-based inventorying and (iv) pilot inventorying

• 2014-06-10 – Review meeting: safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Belize, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
• 2014-02-01 – pilot activity on community-based inventorying in Jamaica

Safeguarding and promotion of indigenous knowledge associated with the ecological environment of the Black Ha Nhi in Lao Cai Province, Viet Nam

Viet Nam

ملخص

The Black Ha Nhi people have developed and passed on place-based knowledge and a body of customary laws to cope with living conditions and survival experiences as well as to protect their natural environment. Ecological indigenous knowledge of the Black Ha Nhi includes behavioural practices in taking care of trees, preventing fire and soil erosion and protecting the topographical setting

Documentation, promotion and dissemination of the Candombe traditional drum calls, expressions of identity of the Sur, Palermo, and Cordón neighbourhoods in the city of Montevideo

Uruguay

ملخص

With the objective of strengthening the practice of Candombe not only in Montevideo but also in other provinces of Uruguay by promoting its transmission to younger generations and reinforcing the safeguarding capacities of local associations of practitioners, the project started in September 2013. This late start is due to a one-year process of project development aiming to ensure greater sustainability of

Strengthening the capacities of Myanmar for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

Myanmar

ملخص

This project aims to build up the national capacity of Myanmar, both in government institutions and in civil society, so that Myanmar will have a sustainable framework for implementing the 2003 Convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) on a long term basis. To that end, the project implements an integrated capacity-building strategy, including a series of well-prepared workshops

• 2015-09-14 – Training on the use of the mechanisms of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
• 2015-09-14 – Myanmar concludes its capacity-building project

Inventorying the intangible cultural heritage of four communities in Uganda

Uganda

ملخص

In July 2013, Uganda launched a multi-year project to enable four local communities to identify their living heritage, as an essential step for its safeguarding. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development will coordinate the establishment of a national strategy for inventorying intangible cultural heritage and organize a workshop in the capital in order to train local coordinators on the

• 2015-02-12 – Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa
• 2013-07-02 – Four communities in Uganda commence inventory making of their intangible cultural heritage

Rituals and practices associated with Kit Mikayi Shrine of the Luo community in Kenya

Kenya

Madi bow lyre music, O'di

Uganda

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

Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

ملخص

The beneficiaries of the project are the national authorities responsible for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage and selected communities in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Firstly, the project aims to initiate a sub-regional cooperation platform to support these countries in their efforts to safeguard the living heritage present in their territories. Such objective will be done

• 2015-02-23 – Southern Africa: Enhanced national capacities and sub-regional cooperation for safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage
• 2014-03-18 – Strengthening sub-regional Cooperation and National Capacities in Seven Southern African Countries for implementing the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Needs assessment in Albania

Albania

ملخص

The needs assessment aimed to explore the legislative and policy documents in the sphere of ICH in Albania, to analyze the institutional and administrative framework for the implementation of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention, and to study the situation of awareness-raising activities, inventorying procedures, and educational and training programs on ICH in the country. The goal was to outline the major challenges encountered i

Traditions and practices associated with the Kayas in the sacred forests of the Mijikenda

Kenya

ملخص

Aiming to empower the Mijikenda people to ensure the viability and transmission of the traditions and practices associated to the sacred Kaya forests of coastal Kenya, the project is managed by the Department of Culture of the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts (former Ministry of State for National Heritage and Culture) in cooperation with the National Museums of

• 2015-02-12 – Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa

Inventory of traditional musics in Senegal

Senegal

ملخص

The main objective of this international assistance project funded by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund was the inventory of the traditional music of Senegal that encompasses a vast and diverse array of musical traditions, genres, instruments and associated craftsmanship. Its social, spiritual and cultural functions are many, including celebrations of birth, death rites, initiations, blessings, agriculture, fishing, values, and legends

• 2015-03-16 – Senegal improves the safeguarding of traditional music thanks to the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund
• 2015-02-12 – Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti

Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti

ملخص

This project has a twofold objective: strengthening the national capacities on intangible cultural heritage in each of the beneficiary countries by a number of training workshops and by supporting and giving policy advice to governmental and non-governmental institutions in the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage. Through the workshops on implementation of the Convention and on inventorying, both the Dominican Republic

• 2014-04-21 – Mission in Haiti
• 2014-03-31 – Workshop on community-based inventorying in Dominican Republic

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage through the Strengthening of National Capacities in Lao PDR

Lao People's Democratic Republic

ملخص

This project aims at building up a critical mass of national capacity, both in government institutions and in civil society, and to provide general programmatic and managerial support to the Organization’s activities in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in Lao PDR and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region. To that end, the project has started to implement an integrated capacity-building strategy,

• 2014-01-30 – The Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s national capacities reinforced
• 2014-01-20 – Training on the use of the mechanisms of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Lao PDR

Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage through the Strengthening of National Capacities in Asia and the Pacific

Bhutan, Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste

ملخص

This project generously financed by the Government of Japan aimed at assisting eight countries, namely Bhutan, Cambodia, Mongolia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Sri Lanka and Timor Leste to safeguard their intangible cultural heritage through the effective implementation of the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. It aimed at building up a critical mass of experience and

• 2015-07-06 – Second round of capacity-building activities launched in Asia and the Pacific
• 2014-03-07 – Sri Lanka and Bhutan better equipped to use the international mechanisms of the Intangible Heritage Convention

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Central America

El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua

• 2014-04-07 – Increasing involvement of communities in inventorying intangible cultural heritage in Latin America
• 2014-02-25 – Community-based inventorying to safeguard the intangible cultural heritage in western Guatemala

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

ملخص

The present project was among the first of its kind to be implemented in Latin America. It aimed at assisting Argentina as a priority and also Paraguay and Uruguay, in safeguarding their intangible cultural heritage by acquiring broad and solid knowledge of the 2003 Convention and its mechanism. Workshops on the implementation of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible C

• 2014-02-13 – Completion of the capacity-building programme in the Southern Cone
• 2013-10-15 – The Southern Cone concludes its capacity-building programme

Capacity building in designing, implementing and evaluating intangible cultural heritage projects in Viet Nam

Viet Nam

ملخص

The project aimed to develop a toolkit that could help cultural managers and practitioners in local communities improve their abilities to design, implement and evaluate safeguarding projects, thereby facilitating the implementation of the 2003 Convention and the 2009 amended Viet Nam Law on Cultural Heritage. The toolkit includes the guiding principles of safeguarding and promotion activities, as well as a set of

Establishing the national inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of Belarus

Belarus

ملخص

The main goal of the project was to safeguard living heritage in Belarus through the identification and documentation of existing cultural practices, creating a database and developing a national inventorying procedure. It aimed at ensuring promotion and distribution of structured information about the diversity of the intangible cultural heritage in Belarus while underlining the crucial role of cultural diversity and

Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the Promotion of Cultural Identity and Community Resilience in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe

• 2012-09-03 – Capacity building review meeting in Harare on elaborating policy and legal framework for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage
• 2012-06-11 – Capacity building workshop on preparing nominations to the lists of the 2003 Convention

The male-child cleansing ceremony of the Lango people of North Central Uganda (Dwoko Atin Awobi lot)

Uganda

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination to be examined for possible inscription in 2014.

Development of an inventory of intangible heritage of Malawi

Malawi

ملخص

Eight communities in the Northern Region of Malawi participated in the inventorying of their intangible cultural heritage with a view to safeguarding. After having received training on documentation and inventory making, twelve young members from the Bandya, Lambya, Mambwe, Namwanga, Ndali, Nyakyusa, Nyiha and Sulwa/Chewa communities conducted fieldwork to identify and collect information on 26 living practices and expressions that

• 2013-05-31 – Eight communities in northern Malawi mobilised for inventorying their living heritage

Myths, stories and language of the Tolupan people, Montaña de la Flor, Honduras

Honduras

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination, Tolupanes oral traditions of Montaña la Flor, to be examined for possible inscription in 2014.

Safeguarding traditional foodways of two communities in Kenya

Kenya

ملخص

Traditional foodways involve practices transmitted within a community concerning the preparation and consumption of food, including the provision of ingredients and the roles of all people involved. Traditional foodways, both those related to everyday life as well as those associated with special occasions (such as rituals, social practices and festive events) constitute an important part of the intangible heritage of

MedLiHer - Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranean Partner Countries

Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon

ملخص

With the support of the European Union, UNESCO has launched the “Mediterranean Living Heritage Project (MedLiHer) ” to support the implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic, with the participation of the Maison des Cultures du Monde (France). The project’s overall objective is long-term capacity-building for implementation of th

• 2012-12-17 – MedLiHer final evaluation meeting in Paris on 17 and 18 December 2012
• 2012-11-13 – MEDLIHER: four years of cooperation for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in the Mediterranean

Digital preservation of folklore and traditional music archives (Phase I)

Sudan

ملخص

The project aimed at assessing the needs for safeguarding the audiovisual collection of traditional Sudanese music housed in the Folklore and Traditional Music Archives of the University of Khartoum. To carry out the assessment, the Sudanese National Commission recruited an expert who conducted a mission to Khartoum from 15 to 28 October 2012 and subsequently elaborated a strategy for the digitization of archival

• 2013-07-24 – Digitization of Sudan folklore and traditional music archives

Inventory of Albanian folk iso-polyphony

Albania

ملخص

The purpose of this project was to establish an electronic database on Albanian folk iso-polyphony, incorporated in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008. Between 2007 and 2010, the Albanian Music Council implemented safeguarding activities including the establishment of an initial register of the element. The present project aimed at enriching that initial inventory including additional information on

Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Seychelles

Seychelles

ملخص

The project, conducted by the National Heritage Research Section Unit of the Ministry of Community Development, Youth, Sports and Culture, aimed at supporting the implementation of safeguarding activities by developing an inventory of the intangible cultural heritage in Seychelles. The project started in the first quarter of 2010, with the elaboration of a preliminary list of elements of the intangible cultural

A series of pilot projects in community-based intangible heritage inventorying on a grassroots-level in six selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia

ملخص

The project was implemented by conducting a series of pilot ICH inventory-making activities, on a grassroots level, in six beneficiary Sub-Saharan African countries, namely Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Uganda, Swaziland and Zambia. It was composed of four phases: #Phase I dealt with the selection of six pilot communities (one in each country) in a demand-driven manner; #Phase II was the initial

General inventory of the intangible cultural heritage

Togo

ملخص

The project aimed to realize a general inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of Togo to contibute to the implementation of the 2003 Convention at the national level. The main objectives were to identify the elements of the intangible cultural heritage; develop safeguarding measures and identify the elements to be nominate to the Convention’s Lists; strengthen the capacity in inventory; establish a

Safeguarding cultural heritage aspects of Njelele

Zimbabwe

ملخص

Implemented by the National Archives of Zimbabwe (NAZ) in partnership with the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NNMZ) and Lupane State University (LSU), the project led to the development of an intangible cultural heritage documentation facility at NAZ and collection of data and documentation on Njelele and its related intangible cultural heritage aspects. In the initial stage of the

Implementation of proposed safeguarding measures for the Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké

Mali

ملخص

This project aims to contribute to the safeguarding of Sanké mon: collective fishing rite of the Sanké, inscribed in 2009 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The Sanké mon is a ritual and festive event held each year at the pond of Sanké in the city of San, located 490 km north of Bamako. The objectives of

Strengthening national capacities for effective safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage: developing nominations for the Urgent Safeguarding List in Southern Africa

Lesotho, Namibia

ملخص

The project aim was to organize a five-day pilot training workshop, providing practical and technical skills in preparation of nomination files. The workshop targeted five participants from each of the two main beneficiary countries (Namibia and Lesotho) and one from each of the additional countries: Swaziland, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe with the training course materials were developed by the

Sub-regional capacity-building workshops in Central America and South America on safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage

El Salvador, Panama, Peru

ملخص

This project aimed at strengthening capacity-building for the Implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, raising awareness with regard to the use of mappings and increasing knowledge on the revitalization of intangible cultural heritage. The projects included the organization of a series of sub-regional workshops, one in South America (Peru) and three in Central America

An inventory of elements of intangible heritage pertaining to the indenture experience in the Republic of Mauritius

Mauritius

ملخص

Through this project, the Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund (AGTF) aimed at setting up an inventory of elements of intangible heritage related to the history of indentureship in line with its mission and objectives contained in the Management Plan of the Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage Property. Over 60 elements of intangible cultural heritage were identified under four main themes relating to the

Documentation and inventory of intangible cultural heritage in the Republic of Mauritius

Mauritius

ملخص

Implemented by the National Heritage Fund, the main achievement of the project was the elaboration of an ‘Inventory and Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Republic of Mauritius (A First List).’ The project benefited from extensive support of institutions, groups and individuals in the Republic of Mauritius; primary and secondary approaches to data collection and analysis were used in the

The elaboration of the "Inventories of the Representative list and list in need of urgent safeguarding of Intangible Heritage in Mongolia"

Mongolia

ملخص

This project resulted in the drawing up of two inventories of intangible cultural heritage present in the territory of Mongolia. The project was conducted at the national level covering 85% of the country including 283 districts of 21 provinces and all 9 districts of Ulaanbaatar. With the purpose of evaluating and analyzing the status of the current safeguarding system and to identify ICH elements

Oral traditions and expressions of Rama people

Nicaragua

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination, Traditions and oral expressions of the Rama people, to be examined for possible inscription in 2013.

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of Baul Songs

Bangladesh

ملخص

The Bauls are minstrels who travel from village to village, earning their living by singing. Their music, poetry and way of life have profoundly influenced Bengali culture. Bauls do not identify themselves with any organized religion nor with the caste system. They emphasize the importance of the human body as the place where God resides. While Bauls are scattered all

Côte d'Ivoire

ملخص

A contract was signed between UNESCO and the Cote d’Ivoire National Commission for UNESCO, the organization designated for the project’s implementation. The Secretariat was obliged to cancel the contract and request reimbursement of the advance as no nomination file was submitted within the statutory time-limits. However, it is to be noted that Côté d'Ivoire subsequently submitted a nomination, The Gbofe of Af

Xoan singing of Phú Thọ province

Viet Nam

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2011, at which time the Committee inscribed Xoan singing of Phú Thọ Province, Viet Nam (Decision 6.COM 8.23).

Secret society of Korèdugaw, the rite of wisdom, in Mali

Mali

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2011, at which time the Committee inscribed the Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali (Decision 6.COM 8.12).

Ceremonial de la Paach

Guatemala

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2011, at which time the Committee decided not to inscribe the element (Decision 6.COM 8.7). A revised nomination was submitted for possible inscription in 2013.

Mauritania

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a best practice proposal for the 2011 cycle; amendments to the Operational Directives at the third session of the General Asembly in 2010 made the proposal ineligible, since it concerned a future project not yet being implemented.

Moorish epic T’Heydinn

Mauritania

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2011, at which time the Committee inscribed the Moorish epic T’heydinn (Decision 6.COM 8.13).

Safeguarding of the Ifa Divination system

Nigeria

ملخص

Practiced among the Yoruba, Ifa divination relies on a complex system of signs, compiled in a literary corpus, that are interpreted by a diviner to guide important personal or collective decisions. The literary corpus is a treasury of knowledge concerning Yoruba history, philosophy, medicine and mythology. This project aims at ensuring the intergenerational and peer transmission of Ifa through formalizing

Safeguarding Albanian Folk-Iso-polyphony

Albania

ملخص

Derived from Byzantine church music, Albanian Iso-polyphony is a sophisticated form of group singing, performed mostly by men. The rise of cultural tourism and the growing interest of researchers are contributing to the revival of this unique folk tradition. This project contributes to the safeguarding of Albanian iso-polyphony, focusing especially on its transmission of to the younger generation. The project’s

Action Plan for the Safeguarding and Revitalization of the Cultural Space of the Holy Spirit Brotherhood of the Villa Mella’s Congos

Dominican Republic

ملخص

The Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit of the Congos of Villa Mella is distinguished in the fields of music, dance and popular festivities. The musicians play hand-drums called congos, which origin is attributed to the Holy Spirit. The Festival of the Holy Spirit, celebrated at Pentecost, features prayers, dances and singing, accompanied by the music of the congos and a

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Makishi Masquerade in Zambia

Zambia

ملخص

As part of initiation, boys leave their communities to live in a bush camp where they are taught practical skills as well as knowledge about nature, religion and social values. For their reintegration into the community, they perform the Makishi masquerade involving beautifully painted masks that represent different spiritual characters. The safeguarding project seeks to: * support the process of intergenerational

Safeguarding of the Gulu Wamkulu, the Great Dance of the Chewa People

Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia

ملخص

Performed by the Chewa people of Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, the Gule Wamkulu is a dance that accompanies initiation ceremonies, weddings, funerals and the installation of chiefs. Male dancers wear full costumes and masks made of wood and straw, expressing a great variety of spiritual and secular characters. This multinational project, coordinated by the Malawian National Commission for UNESCO, includes

Safeguarding the Chopi Timbila tradition in Mozambique

Mozambique

ملخص

The Chopi people of southern Mozambique are famous for their orchestras of up to thirty wooden xylophones of varying sizes and ranges of pitch. Each year, several new pieces are composed and performed at social festivities and other community events in combination with the energetic Timbila dance. The objectives of the safeguarding project are to: * enhance the quality and authenticity

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Vimbuza Healing Dance

Malawi

ملخص

Popular among the Tumbuka people, the Vimbuza is practised by renowned traditional healers in a special ritual. Patients slowly enter trance, while the audience performs songs to call helping spirits. Vimbuza is a useful complement to other forms of medical treatment. The safeguarding project seeks to: * encourage the transmission of skills and knowledge to younger generations, and * raise awareness about

National Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Mugam of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

ملخص

Like the Mugham sung elsewhere in the region, the Azerbaijani Mugham is characterized by a high degree of improvisation in singing and playing. Today, master practitioners train students in the fine art of interpretation to ensure the variety of this artistic expression. The project seeks to give an incentive to the transmission of skills and knowledge to the younger generations

Safeguarding of the Sacred Songs of the Voodoo Cult of the lakou Dereal of the Community of Bizoton

Haiti

ملخص

The Bizoton community is situated in the the Dereal lakou in Western Haïti. Every song and dance in the vodou cult can be associated with a prayer and every gesture that goes with it is codified in function of a specific divinity. !Objectives: *Identification and documentation of the sacred songs of the vodou cult of the Dereal lakou *Raise awareness

Safeguarding of the Art of the Akyns, Kyrgyz Epic Tellers

Kyrgyzstan

ملخص

The pre-eminent Kyrgyz epic, the Manas trilogy, is an oral encyclopaedia of Kyrgyz social values and history. Performed at seasonal ceremonies, national holidays and other social gatherings, the Manas epic continues to inspire contemporary Kyrgyz writers and composers. Studios for young Akyns in various regions of Kyrgyzstan will be opened, and contests among those attending the studios will be organized

Action plan for the Safeguarding of the Ahellil of Gourara

Algeria

ملخص

The Ahellil is a series of collective chants performed at social gatherings and celebrations of the Berber-speaking population of the Gouara region. Starting with short well-known songs performed by the whole group, the performances build to a conclusion featuring the most accomplished singers. The safeguarding action plan aims at/ * ensuring the viability of the Ahellil of Gourara through activities including

Action Plan for the Safeguarding and promotion of the Drametse Ngacham

Bhutan

ملخص

The Drametse festival, held in honour of a Buddhist guru, is attended by people from Drametse as well as neighbouring villages. The highlight of this festival is the Drametse gacham, a sacred mask dance, introduced in the sixteenth century and performed ever since. The safeguarding project primarily seeks to create sustainable foundations for the transmission of skills and expertise related

Revitalization of bark cloth making in Uganda

Uganda

ملخص

The Mutaba tree provides the raw material for the delicate manufacture of bark-cloth. Produced for the royal family and other Buganda community members and highly recognized as a marker of cultural traditions, this precious cloth is worn at coronations and healing ceremonies, funerals and social gatherings. The objectives of the safeguarding project are to: * train craftspersons, especially young artisans, in

Safeguarding the Space of Gong Culture in Dak Nong Province

Viet Nam

ملخص

Throughout the Central Highlands of Viet Nam, Gong ensembles are part of various ceremonies and closely linked to the communities’ daily life and the cycle of the seasons. The instruments, measuring 25 to 80 centimetres, are played by men as well as women. The main goal of this project is to safeguard the space of gong culture in one province of the C

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Oruro Carnival

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)

ملخص

The main event of the Oruro Carnival is a procession of thousands of dancers and musicians. The sumptuous costumes, beautifully painted masks, folk dances and songs bear witness to the influence of indigenous and Spanish cultures. The project aimed at increasing the viability of the Carnival through the reinforcement of existing transmission mechanisms, the introduction of new ones and raising

Strengthening the Transmission of the Traditional Textile Knowledge of Taquile

Peru

ملخص

The island of Taquile in Titicaca lake is known for its weaving tradition preserving elements from pre-Hispanic Andean cultures. Weaving is done on fixed and pedal looms to produce characteristic garments. Taquile weaving uses new, contemporary symbols and images while retaining traditional styles and techniques. The safeguarding action plan aims at preserving and enhancing the transmission of Taquile textile arts

Safeguarding of the ICH of the Batammariba of Koutammarkou

Togo

ملخص

Koutammarkou, a site in the North-East of Togo inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2004, shelters the Batammariba (“those who work the earth”) whose houses with turrets made of earth, the takyientas (“those who guard”), have become the symbol of Togo (see [WHC data|http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1140]). This project aims at ensuring the safeguarding of the rich intangi

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Garifuna Language, Music and Dance

Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua

ملخص

The Garifuna communities, spread over Belize, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, have kept alive their common language, oral traditions, music and dances. Although still practiced on various occasions, these are changing considerably as the Garifuna language is less often spoken. The safeguarding project focuses mainly in the preservation of the Garifuna language through language revitalization, lexical expansion programs and the promotion

Preparation of the implementation of the 2003 Convention

ملخص

The project, implemented by the Section of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, is composed of the following two activities: *__Acitity 1__ supported the participation of experts from developing countries in meetings on the implementation of the Convention. *__Activity 2__ supports the publication and translation of Manuals on the implementation of the 2003 Convention.

Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage and its bearers in Burundi

Burundi

ملخص

The preparation of the inventory of the intangible cultural heritage of Burundi is enshrined in the framework of the implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) adopted in 2003 by the UNESCO Member States. This inventory is intended to identify oral traditions and expressions, poetry, performing arts (such as agasimbo, ingoma, intore, etc.), social practices

Ontogota the Language of the Biraile

Ethiopia

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a nomination for possible inscription in 2012. The Committee decided not to inscribe the element (Decision 7.COM 8.2 ).

Suiti Cultural Space

Latvia

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2009, at which time the Committee inscribed the Suiti cultural space (Decision 4.COM 14.7).

Mongolian folk dance

Mongolia

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2009, at which time the Committee inscribed the Mongol Biyelgee, Mongolian traditional folk dance was inscribed in 2009 (Decision 4.COM 14.9).

Mongolian Traditional Heroic Epic

Mongolia

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2009, at which time the Committee inscribed the Mongol Tuuli, Mongolian epic (Decision 4.COM 14.10).

Traditions and practices associated to the Kayas

Kenya

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2009, at which time the Committee inscribed Traditions and practices associated to the Kayas in the sacred forests of the Mijikenda (Decision 4.COM 14.06).

Ca Tru singing of the Viet people

Viet Nam

ملخص

The assistance resulted in the submission of a USL nomination examined in 2009, at which time the Committee inscribed Ca trù singing (Decision 4.COM 14.12).

Aymara Cultural Universe

Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Chile, Peru

ملخص

The assistance, coordinated by CRESPIAL, resulted in the submission of a best practice proposal (MUL-00299 – Plurinational State of Bolivia, Chile, Peru – Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage of Aymara communities in Bolivia, Chile and Peru) that was selected in 2009 (Decision 4.COM 15.B).

Armenian Duduk Music

Armenia

ملخص

An Armenian oboe, the Duduk accompanies popular songs and dances and is played at social events such as weddings, anniversaries and funerals. The Armenian Duduk is distinctive in construction and performance technique and characterized by a warm and soft timbre. The project aims to safeguard traditional duduk music in the difficult modern social, cultural and political context in Armenia. The

Safeguarding action plan of Yaaral and Degal

Mali

ملخص

Organized by the Peul community, the Yaaral and Degal festivals mark the twice-yearly crossing of the Niger river by herds of cattle. This seasonal migration gives rise to widely appreciated and varied celebrations and expressions, such as competitions for the most beautifully decorated herd, recitations of pastoral poems and songs. This safeguarding project aims at enhancing knowledge and understanding concerning

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Kankurang, Manding Initiatory Rite

Gambia, Senegal

ملخص

The Kankurang is a protective spirit, embodied by a masked and costumed man, at the centre of a ritual system comprising songs, traditions and initiatory rites for young boys. The ritual ensures the transmission and teaching of complex know-how and practices underpinning Manding cultural identity. This safeguarding project is designed to protect the natural environment in which the Kankurang ritual

Safeguarding of Nha nhac, Vietnamese Court Music

Viet Nam

ملخص

An essential part of royal ceremonies, court music was a means of communicating with and paying tribute to the gods and kings as well as transmitting knowledge about nature and the universe. This musical tradition has been kept alive by the few surviving former court musicians. The project includes documentation as well as a systematic inventory of all practitioners of

Action Plan for the Safeguarding, Promotion and Development of the Cultural Space of the Bedu in the regions of Petra and Wadi Rum

Jordan

ملخص

The Bedu have preserved wide-ranging knowledge and skills related to the area around Petra and Wadi Rum, including traditional medicine, camel husbandry, tent-making craftsmanship, tracking and climbing as well as rituals of coffee-making and oral traditions reflecting their mythology. The principal goal of the project is to safeguard the main features of the lifestyle and oral expressions of the Bedu

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of El Güegüense

Nicaragua

ملخص

Popular throughout Nicaragua, the El Güegüense is a satirical street drama accompanied by music and dance, developed in the eighteenth century. The beautifully costumed and masked protagonist, El Güegüe, cleverly uses verbal artistry in Spanish, Basque and Nahuatl, an Amerindian language, to demonstrate subservience to the colonial authorities while ridiculing them. The safeguarding action plan intends to strengthen the conservation of

Safeguarding traditional games of the Afar and the Somali people in the Horn of Africa

Djibouti

ملخص

Traditional board games have long been an important pastime among the nomadic societies of the Horn of Africa. Practice and transmission of these games is now at risk, though, as a result of urbanization and the effects of globalization. This safeguarding project aims at revitalizing the transmission of the knowledge and skills related to traditional board and ball games in

Safeguarding the Mbende Jerusarema Dance

Zimbabwe

ملخص

A popular dance style practised by the Zezuru Shona people living in eastern Zimbabwe, the Mbende Jerusarema is characterized by acrobatic and sensual movements by women and men, driven by a polyrhythmic drummer accompanied by men playing woodblock clappers and by women handclapping, yodelling and blowing whistles. The safeguarding project aims at strengthening the transmission process by, * organizing workshops for

Safeguarding the Songs of the Moon, traditional Swahili music from Tanzania (Unguja and Pemba) and the Comoros

Comoros, United Republic of Tanzania

ملخص

Taarab music is a traditional form of Swahili cultural expression. Popularly known as Swahili wedding music, taarab musicians and music are an essential part of various multi-day festivities in Zanzibar. Complementary to the activities implemented by UNESCO Dar es Salaam in 2005-2007 in the village of Mahonda and Pemba island– rural areas of the islands of Zanzibar, the project aims at f

Safeguarding traditional Somali performing arts

Kenya, Somalia

ملخص

Before the civil war Somalia enjoyed a vibrant cultural life, in which traditional performing arts played a major role. Aware of the role that cultural practices may play in fostering social cohesion and in reconciliation processes in future post-conflict Somalia, the project aims to * identify traditional performing arts practices of Somali people with a view to safeguarding this heritage, * highlight

Action plan for the safeguarding of the Song of Saana

Yemen

ملخص

The Song of Sana’a is a group of songs accompanied by the fine sound of the Yemeni lute and a lightly struck copper tray. The poetic repertory, written in both Yemeni dialects and classical Arabic, abounds in wordplay and is renowned for its emotional content. The project was designed to: * promote knowledge about the Song of Sana’a; * raise awareness about its

Safeguarding of traditional music in Ethiopia

Ethiopia

ملخص

The project is composed of the following four activities. *__ Identification, Documentation and Inventory making__ - An important goal of this project is to collect through fieldwork, and to document traditional music and dance expressions in different parts of Ethiopia. *__ Archiving__ - the recordings collected in the field and the documentation that goes with them will need to be archived to make them

Preservation, Revitalization and Promotion of Jemaa el-Fna Square, Marrakech

Morocco

ملخص

Dating back to the fourteenth century, the triangular Jemaa el-Fna Square has become the symbol of Marrakech, protected as part of Morocco’s artistic heritage since 1922. It features a unique concentration of traditions, such as storytelling, healing and various forms of entertainment as well as commercial activities. The project consists of pedagogical workshops, which have been organized in several schools around M

Safeguarding of Lakalaka, Sung Speeches with Choreographed Movements

Tonga

ملخص

A blend of dances, recitations, songs and music, the Lakalaka involves up to several hundred people aligned in rows dancing in rapid and energetic movements. Practised by communities throughout the islands, it features themes related to Tongan history, legends, values and social structures. The objectives of the safeguarding project are to: *Document and record information and knowledge about Lakalaka and

Action plan for the safeguarding of the Royal Ballet

Cambodia

ملخص

-PHOTO:00433-MED-R- Graceful hand gestures, elaborate choreography and stunning costumes distinguish the Khmer classical dance. This project has been designed to ensure the safeguarding of the Khmer Royal Ballet and to support the preservation and promotion of this cultural expression. The project seeks to provide sustainable foundations for the transmission of skills to the younger generations and to promote awareness

Organization of three sub-regional capacity-building workshops for Africa

ملخص

The project (209 988 USD), co-funded by UNESCO regular programme, aimed at supporting the inscription of African intangible cultural heritage on the lists of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, through organizing the following three Capacity-Building Workshops for African states: **[Sub-regional Capacity-Building Workshop|?meeting_id=00095|in] on the Implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible

National consultation workshop

Papua New Guinea

Action Plan for the Safeguarding and Promotion of the Oral Tradition of Gelede

Benin, Nigeria, Togo

ملخص

The Gelede ceremony, held in honour of the primordial mother Iyà Nlà, is directed by women, reflecting their important role in Yoruba life. After weeks of preparations, singers and drummers open the night-time ceremony, followed by an orchestra and masked dancers wearing splendid costumes. The project aims at safeguarding the Gelede tradition in communities across Benin, Nigeria and Togo. Following t

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Traditional Knowledge, Oral and Graphic Expressions of the Wajapi in Amapa

Brazil

ملخص

Wajapi communities in northern Amazonia have a long history of producing and using vegetable dyes to adorn their bodies with geometric motifs and symbols. Motifs of the jaguar, anaconda, butterfly and fish animate the worldview and oral traditions of the Wajapi. The safeguarding project aims at supporting the Wajãpi in their efforts to document their skills, experiences and knowledge related

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of the Carnival of Barranquilla

Colombia

ملخص

Masqueraded dancers, actors and musicians delight crowds through performances marked by European, African and indigenous influences. To enhance the transmission of the tradition, the Children’s Carnival was created and has become a vital element of the carnival. !Activities *Field research to create an inventory and database and to select the expressions of the Carnival to be safeguarded *Creation of a c

Action Plan for the Safeguarding of La Tumba Francesa

Cuba

ملخص