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Safeguarding our living heritage

2003 Convention The Lists
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After the merit-making ceremonies, people will splash water on each other, with a polite and friendly manners, to enjoy Songkran and show best wishes for the coming year.
© Phrae Provincial Cultural Office, Thailand, 2019
Photo : Adison Chaiboonruang
After the merit-making ceremonies, people will splash water on each other, with a polite and friendly manners, to enjoy Songkran and show best wishes for the coming year.

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Statutory meeting and activities

18th session of the Intergovernmental Committee
4/12/2023 - 9/12/2023
Kasane (Botswana)

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10th session of the General Assembly
11/06/2024 - 13/06/2024
Paris (France)

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Reflection on a broader implementation of Article 18 of the 2003 Convention

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General Assemblies 10.GA (2024) 9.GA (2022) 8.GA (2020) 7.GA (2018) 6.GA (2016) 5.GA (2014) 4.GA (2012) 3.GA (2010) 2.GA (2008) 1.EXT.GA 1.GA (2006)

Committees 18.COM (2023) 17.COM (2022) 5.EXT.COM (2022) 16.COM (2021) 15.COM (2020) 14.COM (2019) 13.COM (2018) 12.COM (2017) 11.COM (2016) 10.COM (2015) 9.COM (2014) 8.COM (2013) 4.EXT.COM (2012) 7.COM (2012) 6.COM (2011) 5.COM (2010) 4.COM (2009) 3.COM (2008) 3.EXT.COM (2008) 2.EXT.COM (2008) 2.COM (2007) 1.EXT.COM (2007) 1.COM (2006)

We are Living Heritage

20th anniversary 2003-2023

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Events

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Themes & programmes

Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous peoples hold a rich diversity of living heritage, including practices, representations, expressions, knowledge and skills.

Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

The notion of ‘sustainability’ in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development echoes the concept of ‘living heritage’ in the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

>Priority Africa

Priority Africa

Africa’s rich living heritage plays a fundamental role in building a strong cultural identity and shared values across the region.

Education

Education

Education plays a key role in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.

Emergency situations

Emergency situations

Living heritage throughout the world is increasingly affected by emergencies, including conflicts and disasters caused by natural and human-induced hazards.

Capacity Building

Capacity Building

The Programme was put in place in 2009 to support countries in safeguarding their intangible cultural heritage and harness its potential for sustainable development, while promoting broad public knowledge and support for the Convention.

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