Toktogul Satylganov was a great composer, poet, akyn (singer-improviser), and komuzist (someone who plays komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz musical instrument). Satylganov rendered a great contribution to the Kyrgyz culture. He sang about hardships of the common people, and he is...
From 25 to 27 October, the 2018 World Forum for Intangible Cultural Heritage was held at the National Intangible Heritage Center (NIHC) in Jeonju, Korea. The 2018 (2nd) forum was hosted by the NIHC and the Center for Intangible Culture...
The Shan people are called Nokgingala, which is also the name of their distinct language. Their heritage is shaped by their beliefs in myths and legends. The Kainnari and Kainnara legend, for example, is behind their traditional dance. According to...
From 29 October to 7 November, 2018 the Intangible Cultural Heritage Section and UNESCO-UNEVOC are co-hosting a virtual conference on integrating the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The conference, which comes...